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BC08 BJC

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,735 mi
Last recorded127,735 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC08 BJC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 127,735 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 122,569 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 122,568 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 116,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 108,240 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 107,858 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 107,854 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,061 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

slight surface rust to brake discs

small chip in windscreen

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,608 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,889 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,049 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 19,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,335 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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BC08 BJC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BC08 BJC, 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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BC08 BJC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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