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GV08 OCS

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,692 mi
Last recorded60,692 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 60,692 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Fail 28 May 2026 60,692 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 13 May 2025 58,603 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from cam cover, leaking onto the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 58,600 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside not working and offside very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from cam cover area, leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 55,782 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 51,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 51,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Half seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,122 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 47,101 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 47,098 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 44,339 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 38,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 28,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,203 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,713 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 19,737 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 29 May 2012 17,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,333 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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GV08 OCS 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 76.2%.

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 GV08 OCS, 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 GV08 OCS registered?

GV08 OCS is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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