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BN08 UVO

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,749 mi
Last recorded64,749 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UVO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,749 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 64,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 62,534 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken - system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion underside generally

Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 61,666 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,310 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 60,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,039 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 60,039 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,846 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 58,846 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,871 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 57,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,955 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,259 miles

engine light on

nsf tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2013 35,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,420 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear on front discs (inner face)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 24,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,346 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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BN08 UVO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN08 UVO, 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 BN08 UVO registered?

BN08 UVO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is BN08 UVO safe to buy?

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