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HON 2W

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,912 mi
Last recorded111,912 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 2W
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 111,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 109,882 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 109,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2023 108,024 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2023 108,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2022 106,518 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2022 106,518 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,172 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 103,172 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 94,949 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,932 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 42,649 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 42,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyres scrubbing very close to cords

engine lamp on dash all time

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,118 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,667 miles

nail in tread offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,518 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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HON 2W is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HON 2W, 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 HON 2W registered?

HON 2W is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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