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AY58 GZM

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,645 mi
Last recorded61,645 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 GZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,645 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 61,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 61,273 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,059 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,453 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,586 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 55,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,118 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 43,937 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,713 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has slight split/damage on inner sidewall

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,527 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 38,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,261 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,687 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 27,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,615 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,830 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,830 miles

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

Oil leak

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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AY58 GZM is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AY58 GZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY58 GZM registered?

AY58 GZM is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for AY58 GZM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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