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J123 PET

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,681 mi
Last recorded42,681 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 PET
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 42,681 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 36,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 30,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 29,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 27,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 27,151 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,620 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,826 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,988 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,081 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 16,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,035 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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J123 PET is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 J123 PET, 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 J123 PET registered?

J123 PET is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is J123 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 PET shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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