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HK57 VWM

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,398 mi
Last recorded90,398 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VWM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 90,398 miles

handbrake lever travel nearing point where adjustment necessary

Pass 12 Apr 2025 89,590 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 89,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking seal perished crack cant possibly seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 88,700 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working.

fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 13 Apr 2023 87,966 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing as a result (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working.

fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2,000 miles remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 86,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2,000 miles remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 84,796 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,672 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack & chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 73,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,856 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 55,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,934 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 47,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low, wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,811 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 20,607 miles

Both front and nearside rear road wheels slightly damaged on inner rim

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight brake judder on front brakes

Surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,607 miles

Both front and nearside rear road wheels slightly damaged on inner rim

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

Slight brake judder on front brakes

Surface corrosion to all four brake discs

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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HK57 VWM is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK57 VWM, 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 HK57 VWM registered?

HK57 VWM is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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