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JIL 9070

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 9070
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside REV light inop

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Slight play O/S Steering arm

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Jul 2026 86,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside REV light inop

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Slight play O/S Steering arm

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,862 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 79,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 79,975 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight when brake pressed. (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 76,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,593 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow at centre section of exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,816 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 56,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,016 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,745 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,440 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 21,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,901 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,528 miles

abnormal wear to both rear tyre inner edges

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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JIL 9070 is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 JIL 9070, 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 JIL 9070 registered?

JIL 9070 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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