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AR08 ZMR

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 ZMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 88,463 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,735 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,420 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 81,420 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 77,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 72,558 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 69,685 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 64,587 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 60,522 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,236 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 56,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 48,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm!! also bald on inner tread

offside front tyre bald on inner tread

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,670 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,744 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,006 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 ZMR is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ZMR, 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 ZMR registered?

AR08 ZMR is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AR08 ZMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 ZMR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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