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GP08 VEF

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 VEF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 72,539 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,265 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,922 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,776 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,719 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 64,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,262 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 62,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,413 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,983 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 55,983 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,242 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,863 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 26,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge/no tread/cord nearly exposed

Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,083 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

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 VEF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc 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 GP08 VEF, 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 GP08 VEF registered?

GP08 VEF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 August 2008.

Is GP08 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 VEF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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