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GC53 GPC

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,397 mi
Last recorded51,397 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC53 GPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 51,397 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 50,987 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,051 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has no visible tread on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has no visible tread on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 50,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has no visible tread on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has no visible tread on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 47,604 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 46,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 44,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,699 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 39,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,138 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,896 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,772 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 24,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,704 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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GC53 GPC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GC53 GPC, 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 GC53 GPC registered?

GC53 GPC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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