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BG08 VHR

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,305 mi
Last recorded133,305 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VHR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 133,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,008 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 132,008 miles

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 131,942 miles

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

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 130,426 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 130,426 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 128,005 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 128,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 117,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,158 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 99,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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Pass 4 May 2016 97,655 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 97,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 94,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 May 2015 94,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2014 89,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,952 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,632 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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BG08 VHR is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG08 VHR, 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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BG08 VHR is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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