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EY08 OJJ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,863 mi
Last recorded75,863 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OJJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,863 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 75,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to cords

slight play in both front ball joint rubber mountings

Fail 20 Aug 2014 62,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to cords

slight play in both front ball joint rubber mountings

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet release handle broken

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,439 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,389 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,743 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 39,743 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

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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EY08 OJJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EY08 OJJ, 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 EY08 OJJ registered?

EY08 OJJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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