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FY08 DZV

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,035 mi
Last recorded92,035 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 DZV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,035 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 92,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

oil leaks but unable to determine where from

Pass 14 Dec 2024 84,223 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2023 76,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,019 miles

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

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

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

Various chassis and suspension components slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Dec 2020 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,876 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front side wall damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,652 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,805 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,387 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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FY08 DZV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY08 DZV, 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 FY08 DZV registered?

FY08 DZV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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