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GU08 UCT

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,531 mi
Last recorded64,531 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UCT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 64,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 64,531 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 64,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,618 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 60,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Worn (arm to chassis) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,596 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 56,585 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,265 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,826 miles

Front tyres worn on inner

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,217 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,740 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger is broken,system is still secure

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,846 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 43,836 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,430 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,053 miles

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

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

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 UCT is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCT, 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 GU08 UCT registered?

GU08 UCT is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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