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KS57 DKF

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,182 mi
Last recorded94,182 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 DKF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 94,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 92,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,254 miles

A knock can be heard from the rear of the vehicle whilst bringing car in to test, but nothing found upon inspection

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 92,254 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 85,749 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,638 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Jan 2017 68,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,397 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,611 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,085 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 46,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 38,806 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket fractured.

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire insecure.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,806 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket fractured.

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire insecure.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,833 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,325 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,892 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges .no cords showing at time of test

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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KS57 DKF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS57 DKF, 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 KS57 DKF registered?

KS57 DKF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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