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YR08 DOA

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

73,365 mi
Last recorded73,365 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DOA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 73,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all plus sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 68,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 68,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,272 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside + nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 64,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside + nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 61,596 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside + offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside front tyre thin on inner edge .

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,605 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear upper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside + offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 59,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear upper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside + offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 55,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside rear upper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 55,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside rear upper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,526 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + offside rear upper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 52,522 miles

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened + offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + offside rear upper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 50,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 47,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,055 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 44,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,389 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 38,384 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,511 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 36,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/F Tyre bald on inside

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,042 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 30,042 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,914 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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YR08 DOA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YR08 DOA, 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 YR08 DOA registered?

YR08 DOA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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