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FE08 ZBP

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,740 mi
Last recorded139,740 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 ZBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 139,740 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 138,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 138,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 134,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,249 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 126,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 119,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 119,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 116,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2019 116,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 112,216 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,753 miles

Front both tyres feathered

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,980 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,980 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,711 miles

engine oil warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2013 56,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,816 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,816 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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FE08 ZBP is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 FE08 ZBP, 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 FE08 ZBP registered?

FE08 ZBP is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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