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YS57 ZRG

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,189 mi
Last recorded109,189 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 ZRG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 109,189 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 104,255 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 102,389 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 102,382 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to top mount defect (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached Top Mount detaching from body (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 99,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,729 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 95,723 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,606 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 89,276 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 89,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,684 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 67,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,120 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,446 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,891 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 42,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,850 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,038 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 24,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,476 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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YS57 ZRG is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS57 ZRG, 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 YS57 ZRG registered?

YS57 ZRG is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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