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G3 SGO

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,171 mi
Last recorded76,171 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 SGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 76,171 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 74,389 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake could do with adjusting (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 72,493 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,906 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 70,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,569 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,397 miles

Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,237 miles

Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,113 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 55,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,705 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,036 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 34,050 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 34,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,162 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,687 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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G3 SGO 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 G3 SGO, 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 G3 SGO registered?

G3 SGO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is G3 SGO safe to buy?

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