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BK08 HVR

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,300 mi
Last recorded134,300 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 HVR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 134,300 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

covers fitted

wear in suspension bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2026 134,297 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

covers fitted

wear in suspension bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2024 130,340 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 130,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and slight damaged to outer sidewall - aged 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap sealing washer is perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2023 128,579 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and slight damaged to outer sidewall - aged 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap sealing washer is perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,656 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2022 123,656 miles

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

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

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,917 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2021 120,917 miles

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

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

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2020 116,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,316 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 104,313 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 95,408 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 95,408 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing on all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 79,935 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,935 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,189 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,840 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,014 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 52,014 miles

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

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

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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BK08 HVR is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BK08 HVR, 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 BK08 HVR registered?

BK08 HVR is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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