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BM08 ZOE

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,893 mi
Last recorded124,893 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM08 ZOE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 124,893 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 124,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 120,163 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 115,520 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 111,912 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 108,792 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 108,792 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 104,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,111 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 104,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,799 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 92,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/3518 (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 78,280 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer wall

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 78,280 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer wall

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,715 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,663 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 62,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,234 miles

both rear tyre wear low.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 50,229 miles

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

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

both rear tyre wear low.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,322 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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BM08 ZOE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BM08 ZOE, 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 BM08 ZOE registered?

BM08 ZOE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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