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HB08 HGB

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,771 mi
Last recorded86,771 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB08 HGB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 86,771 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 28 Nov 2024 85,218 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 85,184 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,036 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 77,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,195 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,903 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Nov 2016 52,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,300 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,637 miles

Only high tone horn working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,797 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 34,797 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,494 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 28,494 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,511 miles

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

Offside 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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HB08 HGB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 HB08 HGB, 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 HB08 HGB registered?

HB08 HGB is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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