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JC54 GRC

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,966 mi
Last recorded65,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC54 GRC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 65,966 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,060 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 59,872 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,670 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,282 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2022 57,282 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,372 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 56,372 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,839 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2020 55,839 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2019 55,397 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,075 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 18 Jan 2018 54,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f tyre has a cut in tread but cords not exposed

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,316 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2015 51,512 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet Inspection

Front brake hoses are perished

Rear exhaust rubber is perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2015 51,512 miles

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

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet Inspection

Front brake hoses are perished

Rear exhaust rubber is perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 41,204 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,832 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 35,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 29,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

front wipers not staing on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,096 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)

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

front wipers not staing on

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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JC54 GRC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JC54 GRC, 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 JC54 GRC registered?

JC54 GRC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is JC54 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC54 GRC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JC54 GRC have outstanding finance?

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