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YL57 TFV

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,501 mi
Last recorded36,501 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 TFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 36,501 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 34,812 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 33,076 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 32,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 30,718 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 28,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre on 3.mm ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 25,876 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 19,560 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 19,560 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 17,253 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 11,834 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 8,401 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 6,286 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 4,349 miles

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 TFV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TFV, 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

How do I check the history of YL57 TFV?

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What year was YL57 TFV registered?

YL57 TFV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is YL57 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 TFV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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