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AR08 GUN

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,404 mi
Last recorded88,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 GUN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 88,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Long Handbrake Travel

Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 18 Jun 2025 86,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 3 May 2023 84,704 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 84,703 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 83,155 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,589 miles

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,358 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,516 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,737 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 67,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,823 miles

both rear tyre treads close to wear bars

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,760 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust mounting bracket cracked.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,782 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,734 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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AR08 GUN is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR08 GUN, 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 AR08 GUN registered?

AR08 GUN is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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