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BF08 JZO

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,471 mi
Last recorded90,471 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 JZO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 90,471 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 90,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18. Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 89,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 89,559 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint rubber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 83,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 80,084 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,080 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,778 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,152 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 45,417 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 45,417 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 42,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,119 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 30,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BF08 JZO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BF08 JZO, 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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BF08 JZO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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