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AK58 FLB

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,345 mi
Last recorded153,345 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 153,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture on inside of lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

drivers door outer handle slightly insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2025 153,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture on inside of lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

drivers door outer handle slightly insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2024 132,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 132,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 120,628 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 120,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, also worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 110,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight accident panel damage to O/S/R no sharp edges

Pass 10 May 2021 98,922 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,685 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 88,637 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 79,747 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 79,733 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,520 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,119 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,262 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 56,262 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and split (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 46,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,213 miles

gearbox has small leak of fluid (plug)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,469 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 31,469 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,501 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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AK58 FLB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK58 FLB, 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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AK58 FLB is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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