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JKA 77P

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKA 77P
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,097 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 95,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 95,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged , cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ,cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ,cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ,leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ,stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 95,030 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged , cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ,cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ,cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ,leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ,stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 93,944 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ,stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,381 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,674 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,590 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 71,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,692 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,845 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 43,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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JKA 77P is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JKA 77P, 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.

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What year was JKA 77P registered?

JKA 77P is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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