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A9 BBV

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,351 mi
Last recorded64,351 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 64,351 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 63,294 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 63,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 62,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 60,514 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 60,514 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 59,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,100 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front brake hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn in inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower wishbone outer balljoint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush both sides at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,126 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,875 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 33,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 16,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 13,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,798 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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A9 BBV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A9 BBV, 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 A9 BBV registered?

A9 BBV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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