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AO08 RPY

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,805 mi
Last recorded80,805 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 78,885 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,626 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 77,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,153 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,748 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,114 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 71,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,542 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 68,248 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,704 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 65,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,067 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,740 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,399 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

off and near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 50,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

off and near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,364 miles

advise wipers starting to smear

Fail 15 Mar 2011 38,364 miles

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

advise wipers starting to smear

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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AO08 RPY is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO08 RPY, 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 AO08 RPY registered?

AO08 RPY is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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