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JK51 BUK

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,467 mi
Last recorded56,467 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK51 BUK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 56,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 56,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 56,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 55,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,194 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 53,714 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 48,737 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,498 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,440 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,833 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,323 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 28,323 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyre inner and outer side walls bady perished and cuts in wall of tyre s

Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,616 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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JK51 BUK is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 JK51 BUK, 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 JK51 BUK registered?

JK51 BUK is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is JK51 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for JK51 BUK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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