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JA57 BAX

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,098 mi
Last recorded118,098 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA57 BAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 118,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 116,478 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 115,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 112,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,503 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 109,320 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,110 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 105,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 92,681 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 92,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,445 miles

Front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear tyres at legal limit

Pass 17 May 2017 75,380 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 75,380 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 66,523 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 54,677 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 54,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 40,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,477 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,729 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 18,380 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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JA57 BAX is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JA57 BAX, 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 JA57 BAX registered?

JA57 BAX is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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