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FV08 KPR

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,774 mi
Last recorded112,774 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KPR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,932 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 109,932 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,089 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 104,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,605 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 95,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,907 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,737 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush has play (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush has play (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,377 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 58,361 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,942 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,942 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,105 miles

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

off side front tyre on inner edge below 1.6mm.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,311 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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FV08 KPR is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV08 KPR, 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 FV08 KPR registered?

FV08 KPR is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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