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FY08 OOB

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,103 mi
Last recorded83,103 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 OOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,103 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,955 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 71,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,926 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,716 miles

covers obscuring some components

Fail 20 Mar 2020 66,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 92w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 43,425 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,958 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 34,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,263 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge and cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2014 24,263 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge and cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 11,664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 10,236 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 7,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 5,523 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 OOB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OOB, 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 FY08 OOB registered?

FY08 OOB is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is FY08 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 OOB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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