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AO08 SLV

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,547 mi
Last recorded56,547 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 56,547 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 56,313 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 55,855 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 52,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,677 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,019 miles

Nearside Wiper smearing screen, still providing adequate view.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small cracks in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,212 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 40,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,316 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 35,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,318 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,598 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 18,427 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 13,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,846 miles

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

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

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 SLV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 SLV registered?

AO08 SLV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AO08 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 SLV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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