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JW08 BYE

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,790 mi
Last recorded111,790 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW08 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 111,790 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front, rear and side repeater (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 111,287 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 110,645 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 109,976 miles

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

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,995 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge and slight cuts in o/s front tread

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

N/s mirror missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 108,994 miles

Central Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge and slight cuts in o/s front tread

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

N/s mirror missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 108,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 106,261 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 106,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter spitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

tyre pressure light on

Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,641 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter spitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

tyre pressure light on

Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,540 miles

undertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2017 94,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/19 91y (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

undertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 87,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,449 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,818 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,829 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,208 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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JW08 BYE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JW08 BYE, 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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JW08 BYE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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