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HV08 KPL

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,965 mi
Last recorded86,965 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,965 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Mar 2025 82,226 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,886 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,748 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,852 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Mar 2021 66,716 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE TO O/S/F

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Mar 2021 66,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BRIDGESTONE [255/35/18] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BRIDGESTONE [225/40/18] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE TO O/S/F

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,266 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,291 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,065 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,650 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,967 miles

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

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

play in front suspension arm 'floating' ball-joints n/s+o/s

Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,811 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,880 miles

damage wheel rims.

nail in nearside rear tyre and also has undersize cut.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

damage wheel rims.

nail in nearside rear tyre and also has undersize cut.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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HV08 KPL is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV08 KPL, 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

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What year was HV08 KPL registered?

HV08 KPL is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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