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JH56 BMW

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,128 mi
Last recorded31,128 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH56 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 31,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 30,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 30,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 29,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 28,946 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 27,085 miles

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 24 Jan 2018 23,503 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 23,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 22,402 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,585 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,718 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 16,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 14,479 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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JH56 BMW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JH56 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 JH56 BMW registered?

JH56 BMW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is JH56 BMW safe to buy?

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