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M100 RWJ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,276 mi
Last recorded117,276 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 RWJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 117,276 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 117,263 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 112,562 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both ... including both front to rear pipes also (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 112,559 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both ... including both front to rear pipes also (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 111,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,463 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 107,459 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 107,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,220 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 105,209 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,330 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 96,440 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and scored.

Pass 27 May 2016 79,723 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

screen wash low

Pass 28 May 2015 77,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 63,582 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 55,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge and damage to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,107 miles

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge and damage to outer sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,783 miles

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

front washers weak

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 12 Dec 2011 46,774 miles

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

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

front washers weak

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

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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M100 RWJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M100 RWJ, 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 M100 RWJ registered?

M100 RWJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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