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G26 DRP

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,555 mi
Last recorded48,555 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 DRP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 48,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,149 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 38,097 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front General corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear General corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,809 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 37,647 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingressing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 31 May 2022 37,647 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Also brake pad warning?light on (7.12 (e))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingressing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,770 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,827 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 35,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

TPM Light on

Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged boot lid (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 34,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav / phone holder ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 33,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TPM Light on

some imbalance noted to front brakes

Pass 19 May 2016 32,245 miles

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

TPM Light on

Pass 28 May 2015 30,727 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn very low on edges

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 29 May 2014 28,646 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 25,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,046 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,578 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,023 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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G26 DRP is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G26 DRP, 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 G26 DRP registered?

G26 DRP is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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