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FY58 ZFO

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 89,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,795 miles

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Fail 23 Jul 2025 88,795 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,882 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,741 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,104 miles

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 20 Jul 2022 86,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 30 Jul 2021 85,430 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,988 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 71,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,214 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 56,108 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 56,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 44,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,276 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 36,276 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,412 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,085 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 ZFO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FY58 ZFO, 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 FY58 ZFO registered?

FY58 ZFO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is FY58 ZFO safe to buy?

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