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HK08 OCO

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,986 mi
Last recorded81,986 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 OCO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 81,986 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 81,199 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 81,172 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 78,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 77,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 74,421 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2021 73,295 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 72,221 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))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 72,221 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 9 Feb 2019 70,739 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,387 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 65,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,529 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 56,529 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,219 miles

Front brake discs lipped

O/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs lipped

O/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,320 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,320 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 30,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,678 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 25,554 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 25,554 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 OCO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HK08 OCO, 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 HK08 OCO registered?

HK08 OCO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is HK08 OCO safe to buy?

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