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HV08 OFX

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,531 mi
Last recorded119,531 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 119,531 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 27 Nov 2024 115,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable slightly damaged but not effecting performance

Fail 23 Oct 2024 115,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall also has minor damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall also has minor damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing swelling, brake performance not affected. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 112,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 110,628 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 109,387 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 107,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 107,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2019 103,639 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction part loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,098 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,714 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,836 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oil leak

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front anti rattle spring missing from brake caliper

nearside front shocker has a slight leak

pffside front tyre wering on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2013 81,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front anti rattle spring missing from brake caliper

nearside front shocker has a slight leak

pffside front tyre wering on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 73,722 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 73,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,905 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

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 OFX is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV08 OFX, 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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HV08 OFX is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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