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JU57 MDG

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU57 MDG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 82,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,194 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 79,391 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 77,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 76,677 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush (lolly pop) worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 75,472 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 74,116 miles

movement detected in front lower wishbone, rear bushes,limited vision on exact condition

wiper rubbers possibly gone soft/worn due to blade touching screen when in use ,advise renewing to prevent windscreen scratching

Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 69,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,591 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 64,591 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,392 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2015 55,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,469 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,551 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 31,551 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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JU57 MDG is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JU57 MDG, 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 JU57 MDG registered?

JU57 MDG is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is JU57 MDG safe to buy?

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