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JW08 COT

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 79,207 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,049 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 77,049 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,035 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 68,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,555 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 57,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,223 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 27,297 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,107 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 25,107 miles

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

annual check light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,118 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,465 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 COT is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black 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 JW08 COT, 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 JW08 COT registered?

JW08 COT is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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The MOT history for JW08 COT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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