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HK08 WXW

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,319 mi
Last recorded110,319 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 WXW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 110,319 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,181 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 106,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2019 98,928 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

parking brake balance 128/196

Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,049 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,659 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,895 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,476 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,588 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,024 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 38,024 miles

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

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

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 WXW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

HK08 WXW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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