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AD08 ZDF

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 96,059 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 96,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,731 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 94,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,045 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 93,035 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper retaining clip is missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour not correct (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 91,981 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 91,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,144 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,601 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 86,939 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes & Parking brakes

Fuel system ; Fuel cap seal perished

Note ; Oil around engine under guard , leak ?

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related , Nearside front

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,422 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,625 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

service light on

unable to check oil level

Pass 12 Oct 2013 73,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,452 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,111 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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AD08 ZDF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD08 ZDF, 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 AD08 ZDF registered?

AD08 ZDF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AD08 ZDF safe to buy?

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