MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust downpipe fixings corroding away
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged both external mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged both external mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Park brakes noisey when tested on RBT
Park brakes noisey when tested on RBT
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW Z4?
Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ57 MZU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BJ57 MZU, 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 BJ57 MZU registered?
BJ57 MZU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 January 2008.
Is BJ57 MZU safe to buy?
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