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B14 PKE

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,839 mi
Last recorded69,839 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 PKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 69,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber section. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber section. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,720 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount rubber section. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount rubber section. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 68,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper mount rubber section. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper mount rubber section. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 67,102 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 9 May 2023 58,429 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 56,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 54,115 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,002 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,168 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,966 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 47,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 47,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 40,315 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,888 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Nov 2014 26,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,730 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,722 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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B14 PKE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 B14 PKE, 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 B14 PKE registered?

B14 PKE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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