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AP08 HVO

2008 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,539 mi
Last recorded78,539 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HVO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,539 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,294 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,705 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 70,705 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,688 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,829 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,986 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,160 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 41,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AP08 HVO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP08 HVO, 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 AP08 HVO registered?

AP08 HVO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AP08 HVO safe to buy?

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