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H8 RVU

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,197 mi
Last recorded103,197 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 RVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,638 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,119 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,859 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,045 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light source flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,482 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,148 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,772 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 45,772 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,540 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 37,536 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,194 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cut to cords but below max length limit

Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,123 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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H8 RVU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H8 RVU, 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 H8 RVU registered?

H8 RVU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is H8 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 RVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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