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JW58 DMW

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,827 mi
Last recorded113,827 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW58 DMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 113,827 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 113,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder in Zone A (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracking/splitting

Pass 11 Apr 2025 113,226 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 112,463 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 111,009 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 111,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Vehicle overheating during test/ 3 attempts at emissions had to be abandoned due to vehicle temperature

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,189 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 110,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 107,186 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 102,968 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,193 miles

Engine needs a good oil service.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,109 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 95,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18rf (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,331 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,203 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 83,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f jacking point pad missing, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 225/40/18 92w rf on front. 255/35/18 90w rf on rear

Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,081 miles

n/s/f jacking point pad missing, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 225/40/18 92w rf on front. 255/35/18 90w rf on rear

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,786 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front to centre section fixing nuts in very poor condition

tyre tread depths all on 7mm 225/40R187 92W XL runflat front and 255/35R18 90W runflat rear

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,892 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,843 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,198 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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JW58 DMW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JW58 DMW, 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 JW58 DMW registered?

JW58 DMW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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