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AV08 VZB

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,071 mi
Last recorded124,071 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VZB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 124,071 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 123,440 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2024 120,172 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 117,622 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 116,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 112,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 111,776 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing dent

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to go out of shape

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

engine under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 108,661 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 103,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 96,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 86,896 miles

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

Offside Rear nail & cut in tyre

offside front & nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2015 75,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 62,054 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,844 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 48,779 miles

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

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 26 Apr 2012 34,601 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 21,892 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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AV08 VZB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AV08 VZB, 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 AV08 VZB registered?

AV08 VZB is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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