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JCZ 420

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 420
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 71,999 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing rubber perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,163 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,331 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 67,926 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,706 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,035 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,405 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 50,693 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,269 miles

bonnet safety release catch stiff

Fail 22 Feb 2018 47,149 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

bonnet safety release catch stiff

Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,978 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,240 miles

both front tyres in poor condition.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,122 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,438 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 18,291 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 16,158 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,158 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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JCZ 420 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 88.9%.

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 JCZ 420, 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 JCZ 420 registered?

JCZ 420 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is JCZ 420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCZ 420 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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