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YL57 EEP

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,683 mi
Last recorded75,683 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,683 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,494 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 74,924 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 71,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 66,681 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake discs are Lipped

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear coil springs are rusty

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 May 2016 59,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,953 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,450 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,285 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 21,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 21,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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YL57 EEP is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL57 EEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 EEP registered?

YL57 EEP is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is YL57 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 EEP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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