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488 MGS

2015 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,406 mi
Last recorded56,406 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW Z433,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 MGS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 56,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 51,405 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 51,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,779 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 39,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 35,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2018 23,439 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and small cuts.

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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488 MGS is a 2015 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 33,482 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 488 MGS, 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 11 years old, this BMW Z4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 488 MGS registered?

488 MGS is a 2015 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 March 2015.

Is 488 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 MGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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