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AB54 JAC

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,868 mi
Last recorded76,868 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 JAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 76,868 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 75,585 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 73,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 72,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both reasons (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 71,576 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 71,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,792 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 65,215 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,388 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 52,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 47,847 miles

all brake pads low

both front tyres low on iner edges

Pass 19 May 2014 42,461 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,505 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 20,054 miles

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

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

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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AB54 JAC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AB54 JAC, 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 AB54 JAC registered?

AB54 JAC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is AB54 JAC safe to buy?

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