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BA55 AMF

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,775 mi
Last recorded43,775 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 AMF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 43,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 43,303 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 43,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,565 miles

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

Front Coolant leak Radiator bottom left. ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside treads started to cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,591 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,052 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 35,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,744 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 31,744 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 28,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,163 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 10,666 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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BA55 AMF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA55 AMF, 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 BA55 AMF registered?

BA55 AMF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is BA55 AMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 AMF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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