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HK08 HLW

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,939 mi
Last recorded70,939 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HLW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,469 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 69,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device ineffective (1.1.21 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,137 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,830 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,768 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 41,768 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,290 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,882 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,778 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 24,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 23,657 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 23,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 14,058 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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HK08 HLW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HK08 HLW, 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

How do I check the history of HK08 HLW?

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What year was HK08 HLW registered?

HK08 HLW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is HK08 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 HLW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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