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AJ08 DDN

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,306 mi
Last recorded89,306 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 DDN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,306 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 81,551 miles

Intermittant fault on nearside front position lamp.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front headlamp levelling arm worn on suspension assy.

Offside front indicator , one led inoperative , same indicator flashing slightly fast.

Rear brake pads , around 2.5 mm left.

Fail 20 Aug 2024 81,551 miles

Intermittant fault on nearside front position lamp.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front headlamp levelling arm worn on suspension assy.

Offside front indicator , one led inoperative , same indicator flashing slightly fast.

Rear brake pads , around 2.5 mm left.

Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,650 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 75,648 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,837 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 74,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,660 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,400 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,391 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 64,886 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,523 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,622 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 60,615 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,961 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,097 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 21,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,438 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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AJ08 DDN is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ08 DDN, 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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AJ08 DDN is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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