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K18 GWH

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,114 mi
Last recorded163,114 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 GWH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 163,114 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 163,113 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 159,848 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 155,039 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 155,039 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 142,769 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 133,490 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 133,490 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,282 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 122,282 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 107,893 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 94,218 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,732 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 80,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,634 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,293 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 53,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,776 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,791 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,256 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 21,256 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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K18 GWH is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K18 GWH, 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 K18 GWH registered?

K18 GWH is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is K18 GWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 GWH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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