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HG57 VMM

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,615 mi
Last recorded95,615 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 VMM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,615 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 93,573 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 85,450 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 79,997 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,757 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,334 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 68,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both near side tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Sep 2017 68,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both near side tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,803 miles

Nick in o/s/front tyre side wall

Slight wheel bearing noise (front)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,123 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 62,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,855 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,537 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 41,537 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,300 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,991 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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HG57 VMM is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG57 VMM, 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 HG57 VMM registered?

HG57 VMM is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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