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GL08 MTJ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,816 mi
Last recorded115,816 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 MTJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,816 miles

Coolant light is on

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on the inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall area and worn bold on the inner edges area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT'S ARE WORN ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2022

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 85,785 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,018 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 74,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,901 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 46,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,343 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,091 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 33,088 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,243 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe bracket to gearbox broken

Pass 22 May 2013 18,743 miles

osf and nsf tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to crack and perish in treads

Pass 10 May 2012 16,181 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2011 13,499 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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GL08 MTJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL08 MTJ, 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 GL08 MTJ registered?

GL08 MTJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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