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BD06 DEX

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,234 mi
Last recorded26,234 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 DEX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 26,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 24,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 22,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 20,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 19,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 18,461 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 18,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 18,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 17,508 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 17,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 17,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 16,942 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,201 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 16,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,779 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 11,074 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,021 miles

nsr tyre has a cut not exceeding 25mm on inner edge. advise only

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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BD06 DEX is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD06 DEX, 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 BD06 DEX registered?

BD06 DEX is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BD06 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 DEX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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