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BJ57 MZU

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 MZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 80,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 79,248 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2025 79,228 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 73,998 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 73,990 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 67,913 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged both external mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 67,912 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,763 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,334 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,535 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 46,535 miles

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 42,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,140 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 37,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,102 miles

Park brakes noisey when tested on RBT

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,437 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,335 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 22,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 22,056 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,455 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 15,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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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.

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