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FG08 ZZA

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,824 mi
Last recorded106,824 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ZZA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,824 miles

Nearside Front balding on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2017 106,822 miles

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

Nearside Front balding on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn heavily on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2016 104,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,116 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 94,116 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,416 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 48,372 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,093 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 31,375 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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FG08 ZZA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FG08 ZZA, 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 FG08 ZZA registered?

FG08 ZZA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is FG08 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 ZZA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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