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B6 OWE

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,358 mi
Last recorded107,358 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 OWE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 107,358 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 107,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,984 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 102,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 97,769 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 97,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,294 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,221 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,565 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,190 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 86,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,006 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system showing corrosion

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,624 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 75,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 50,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,705 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,959 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,621 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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B6 OWE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B6 OWE, 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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B6 OWE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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