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J26 GWB

2008 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,329 mi
Last recorded44,329 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 GWB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 44,329 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 12 Nov 2024 41,694 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 41,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 41,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 41,296 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,193 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 41,178 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 41,171 miles

Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 40,540 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 36,948 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 34,704 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 34,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,598 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,028 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,130 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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J26 GWB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,996cc 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 J26 GWB, 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 J26 GWB registered?

J26 GWB is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is J26 GWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 GWB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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