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BJ08 OAC

2008 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,277 mi
Last recorded70,277 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 70,277 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,070 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,031 miles

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2023 63,956 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs heavy lip front pads within limits (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine burning smell

Fail 27 Mar 2023 63,956 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs heavy lip front pads within limits (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine burning smell

Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 57,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 55,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,235 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 44,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,769 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,623 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,684 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,617 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 27,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 26 Mar 2013 19,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,213 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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BJ08 OAC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ08 OAC, 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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What year was BJ08 OAC registered?

BJ08 OAC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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