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GJ08 TPX

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,136 mi
Last recorded110,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 TPX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 110,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 110,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 109,807 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,290 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,471 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 85,215 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 85,213 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 11 May 2016 73,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 73,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,045 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 60,241 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 60,241 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 51,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,214 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,095 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,799 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 23,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GJ08 TPX is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ08 TPX, 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 GJ08 TPX registered?

GJ08 TPX is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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