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GU08 CJV

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,698 mi
Last recorded60,698 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 CJV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 60,698 miles

Front Tyres one rft one normal construction

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing flat spotting perished where standing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 60,698 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres one rft one normal construction

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing flat spotting perished where standing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 60,655 miles

NSF tyre Runflat type OSF normal radial

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly flat spot inner edge grooved (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 60,655 miles

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

NSF tyre Runflat type OSF normal radial

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly flat spot inner edge grooved (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,604 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,311 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,872 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer supporting bracket broken

Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,376 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 59,376 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 58,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 58,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,253 miles

EML on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 54,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 52,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 52,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2012 44,153 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 44,153 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges!

Pass 3 May 2011 37,328 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant level light illuminated.

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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GU08 CJV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GU08 CJV, 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 GU08 CJV registered?

GU08 CJV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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