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JL08 RCL

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,694 mi
Last recorded56,694 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL08 RCL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 56,694 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 56,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 56,304 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,097 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box hanger broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 55,443 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box hanger broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 55,443 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box hanger broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,008 miles

Exhaust backbox mount broken but still supported

Nearside front brake binding but not excessive

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2020 52,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front wheel difficult to rotate

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,609 miles

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

Nearside front wheel difficult to rotate

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 48,153 miles

both front tyres and nsr low tread edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,736 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,975 miles

O.S.F. tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,422 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 31,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,021 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 22,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,957 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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JL08 RCL is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JL08 RCL, 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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JL08 RCL is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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