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K3 GHO

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,192 mi
Last recorded51,192 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 GHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 51,192 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 49,589 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 49,584 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 48,282 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 48,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 46,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,401 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 45,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 44,600 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 43,733 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 43,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect Rocker Cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,404 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,058 miles

nsr tyre worn to 2mm also worn inner edge recommend changing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 39,058 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre worn to 2mm also worn inner edge recommend changing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,929 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 34,929 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 31,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,841 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,656 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 23,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,257 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,931 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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K3 GHO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 K3 GHO, 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 K3 GHO registered?

K3 GHO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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