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J2 BCF

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,452 mi
Last recorded61,452 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 BCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,452 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 60,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 51,005 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 43,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 34,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,465 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 31,499 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 28,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 25,358 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 17,904 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

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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J2 BCF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J2 BCF, 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 J2 BCF registered?

J2 BCF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is J2 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 BCF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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