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GU08 TLY

2008 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,994 mi
Last recorded89,994 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TLY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 89,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 89,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 82,410 miles

Brake peddle rubber missing.

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken / missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,091 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 71,416 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,331 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,011 miles

fuel cap rubber deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2020 65,994 miles

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

fuel cap rubber deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,627 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,569 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,226 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

surface corosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,695 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

rear tyres getting close to limit

slight surface corosion to rear brake discs

vehicle tested under wet conditions

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion to rear brake discs

rear tyres getting low

Fail 27 Feb 2014 44,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion to rear brake discs

rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,624 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,141 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,817 miles

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 TLY is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Red 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 GU08 TLY, 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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GU08 TLY is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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