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AE08 TZO

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,879 mi
Last recorded57,879 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TZO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 57,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, worn and came out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 54,596 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 52,872 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 51,489 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 51,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 49,751 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 49,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,375 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 49,373 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced by 25 percent (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 48,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced by 25 percent (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm bald inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,841 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and pershing

Nearside Rear tyre pershing worn on inner edge and near limits 2

Pass 15 Jan 2015 39,940 miles

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH SO IT NOW WORKS CORRECTLY

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 3 Jan 2014 36,171 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,937 miles

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER PADS ARE.

THE REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW IN THE CENTRE

Fail 4 Jan 2013 30,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER PADS ARE.

THE REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW IN THE CENTRE

Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,146 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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AE08 TZO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE08 TZO, 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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AE08 TZO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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