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FY58 VEB

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,165 mi
Last recorded67,165 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 VEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 67,165 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracked but still functional

Pass 30 Apr 2025 66,663 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 66,663 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,607 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,623 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 59,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 57,718 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,537 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,045 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 48,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,800 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre nailed and low on pressure

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,748 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 40,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 40,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,406 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,947 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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FY58 VEB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY58 VEB, 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 FY58 VEB registered?

FY58 VEB is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is FY58 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 VEB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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