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JG05 BMW

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,520 mi
Last recorded40,520 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG05 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 40,097 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 39,517 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 39,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,186 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,114 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,794 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 14 May 2019 38,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 38,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 34,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rearward (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rearward (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,272 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,058 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,207 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 17,121 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 17,121 miles

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

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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JG05 BMW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JG05 BMW, 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 JG05 BMW registered?

JG05 BMW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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