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G4 AFH

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,694 mi
Last recorded144,694 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 AFH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 144,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 144,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 143,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 142,768 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 142,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 142,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 142,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 141,432 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 141,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 crack's (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability N/S and O/S broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket next to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 139,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/F Anti-role bar link upper dust cover splitting

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 138,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 137,827 miles

nearside rear wheel damaged in many places, old weldings

offside front drop link ball joint rubber boot deteriorated

raer exhaust bracket damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2019 137,827 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear wheel damaged in many places, old weldings

offside front drop link ball joint rubber boot deteriorated

raer exhaust bracket damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint as marked with yellow marker (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 119,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked with yellow marker (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint as marked with yellow marker (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,376 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 104,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,440 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,951 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,228 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,580 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges !

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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G4 AFH is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G4 AFH, 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 G4 AFH registered?

G4 AFH is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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