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GP08 MRV

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,730 mi
Last recorded102,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 MRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 102,730 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,605 miles

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

Nail in outer shoulder of nearside rear tyre tread.

Nearside front tyre tread worn low on both shoulders.

Parking brake only just met required efforts.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,840 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 90,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,626 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

at least 1 metal mount is incomplete and not supporting the exhaust system.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front lower suspension arm rear bush's show play.

Fail 6 Jan 2020 84,624 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

at least 1 metal mount is incomplete and not supporting the exhaust system.

brake warning lamp illuminated.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front lower suspension arm rear bush's show play.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

rear parking brakes overall performance effort low at 18%.

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,219 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 77,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,090 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,732 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge to second skin

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,044 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Dec 2014 50,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,520 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,055 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,660 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,791 miles

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

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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GP08 MRV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP08 MRV, 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 GP08 MRV registered?

GP08 MRV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is GP08 MRV safe to buy?

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