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AR07 ZZZ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,049 mi
Last recorded80,049 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 80,049 miles

Offside Front Front headlight condensation

Rear Centre brake light led missing

Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,107 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2025 77,104 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,701 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,705 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill trims fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2022 67,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover, undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,696 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,497 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,375 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 53,630 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,601 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,810 miles

Both front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,828 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,859 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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AR07 ZZZ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AR07 ZZZ, 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 AR07 ZZZ registered?

AR07 ZZZ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is AR07 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 ZZZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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