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GF08 XJL

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,733 mi
Last recorded58,733 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 58,733 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,283 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 50,282 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,678 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 45,181 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 45,181 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))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 42,675 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 42,675 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 May 2020 42,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage to registration plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner wearing thin and tyre showing signs of ageing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,270 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 26,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,510 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 22,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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GF08 XJL is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF08 XJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 XJL registered?

GF08 XJL is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is GF08 XJL safe to buy?

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