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GL58 AEB

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,155 mi
Last recorded91,155 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 AEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 91,155 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 91,155 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 84,149 miles

Central Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/YR18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 76,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/YR18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,191 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,068 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 67,034 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/S FRONT DISC CORRODED AND PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,003 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,431 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,995 miles

Exhaust mounting hanger broken on rear box.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 46,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust mounting hanger broken on rear box.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,252 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 38,854 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,708 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 36,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 31,105 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge (stepped tread area)

front wipers smearing

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs and rear inner brake hoses due to vehicle layout

Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GL58 AEB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL58 AEB, 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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GL58 AEB is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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