MOT Status
ValidMileage
77,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear brake pad wear indicator adrift
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
N/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge, not showing cords at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe slight blow (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes perished lower arms (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play
Rear both rear tyres worn on edges close to bar markers inner edges no visable terad
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc's rusty and pitted (3.5.1i)
plastic covers fitted over outer sills
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated seal cracking (7.2.4c)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe slight blow (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes perished lower arms (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play
Rear both rear tyres worn on edges close to bar markers inner edges no visable terad
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc's rusty and pitted (3.5.1i)
plastic covers fitted over outer sills
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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G18 JSY is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 G18 JSY, 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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G18 JSY is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 January 2008.
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