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YL57 JHX

2008 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,476 mi
Last recorded80,476 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 JHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 80,476 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 76,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,505 miles

Both front wheels changed from original test

n/s/r jacking point rubber missing

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge and has cuts

o/s/f tyre has side wall splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge and age cracking

play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 20 Jul 2016 72,500 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective missing (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r jacking point rubber missing

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge and has cuts

o/s/f tyre has side wall splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge and age cracking

play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,990 miles

Offside front chassis slightly distorted

Fail 22 Jul 2015 67,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front chassis slightly distorted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,480 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 17,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JHX is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JHX, 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.

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What year was YL57 JHX registered?

YL57 JHX is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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