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2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,603 mi
Last recorded31,603 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 MT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 31,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 31,378 miles

Engine bay covered in oil based substance

Fail 17 May 2025 31,364 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Both (1.1.14 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated Both (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine bay covered in oil based substance

Pass 15 May 2024 30,922 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 30,159 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 27,618 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 26,889 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2020 26,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 25,955 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2018 24,889 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 23,151 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,510 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 20,118 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,592 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 16,592 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 16,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 14,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 11,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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5 MT is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 5 MT, 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

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What year was 5 MT registered?

5 MT is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is 5 MT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 MT shows 18 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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