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BG57 UTK

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 UTK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 110,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 106,757 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,823 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 97,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,211 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,823 miles

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 14 Jun 2017 47,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

slight play both front lower arm ball joints and rear arm bushes

Pass 14 May 2016 43,353 miles

nearside front headlamp washer missing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,174 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 38,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,335 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,239 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 28,239 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW.....

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,094 miles

OSR tyre very close to the legal limit - worn on the inner edge

edge wear on the front tyres

Fail 10 Mar 2011 22,079 miles

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

OSR tyre very close to the legal limit - worn on the inner edge

edge wear on the front tyres

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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BG57 UTK is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 BG57 UTK, 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 BG57 UTK registered?

BG57 UTK is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is BG57 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 UTK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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