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A16 NJM

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,868 mi
Last recorded67,868 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,868 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 66,066 miles

Hanger broken off rear silencer.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,485 miles

Hanger broken off rear silencer.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 55,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,760 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,714 miles

Front and rear brake pads low.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 39,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,629 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,871 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 21,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,741 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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A16 NJM is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A16 NJM, 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 A16 NJM registered?

A16 NJM is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is A16 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 NJM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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