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HV08 XFU

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,050 mi
Last recorded115,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XFU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 115,050 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 112,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 107,628 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 106,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,635 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,766 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Aug 2020 102,766 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 99,663 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,718 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,803 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,213 miles

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

low tone horn inop

ns and os front fog lamps corroded reflectors and water ingress

wipers slight streaking ,noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,664 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 67,664 miles

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

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

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 47,417 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,693 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 37,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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 XFU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XFU, 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 HV08 XFU registered?

HV08 XFU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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