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AD57 PFJ

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,579 mi
Last recorded144,579 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 PFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 144,579 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 144,579 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 143,327 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 143,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 138,352 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 138,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2023 132,380 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 132,380 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2022 126,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 124,672 miles

Correct number plates fitted at time of test

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside.Benefit of doubt given. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under trays fitted, benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 124,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Correct number plates fitted at time of test

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside.Benefit of doubt given. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under trays fitted, benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advice replace. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,002 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust hanger is broken

vehicle under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 Oct 2020 121,002 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire is broken

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust hanger is broken

tyre pressure warning light is on

vehicle under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Oct 2019 110,962 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

vehicle under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake pad sensor wire broken

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 Oct 2018 96,286 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake pad sensor wire broken

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,973 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,973 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

imbalance on front brakes

rear tyes close to limit

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,049 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 63,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2016 62,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 61,169 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 59,241 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,241 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 54,918 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,029 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,820 miles

front dics & pads

no plate bulb

Pass 22 Jan 2011 38,562 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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AD57 PFJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AD57 PFJ, 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 AD57 PFJ registered?

AD57 PFJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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