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BMZ 4998

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,939 mi
Last recorded76,939 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 4998
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,939 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 76,939 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,246 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 74,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 74,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dim (4.1.2 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear braking system warning lamp on dash due to sensor hanging loose

Offside Rear jacking block missing

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

oil warning light on dash

tpms on dash

Pass 28 Apr 2023 67,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear quarte panel dented

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear braking system warning lamp on dash due to sensor hanging loose

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 60,974 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash sensor hanging loose offside rear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear plastic panel loose/rear quarte panel dented

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

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

Run flat light on dash

Fail 29 Apr 2022 60,974 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on dash sensor hanging loose offside rear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear plastic panel loose/rear quarte panel dented

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

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

Run flat light on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2021 53,825 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 53,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Multiple cracks in the seal. Preventing gas to be sealed. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 48,458 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 48,458 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 42,583 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 37,496 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 34,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear mounting bracket rusty

under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 31,478 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,517 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,571 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 17,313 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps emit a light tint of blue

Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,264 miles

Clear tape stuck to windsceen.

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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BMZ 4998 is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BMZ 4998, 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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BMZ 4998 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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