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M444 MLX

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,469 mi
Last recorded111,469 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 MLX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 111,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust build up on the inner surface of the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting but not considered excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 3 Jun 2026 111,469 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust build up on the inner surface of the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than a light misting but not considered excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2025 106,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2024 102,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Fail 25 May 2024 102,258 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 95,655 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 94,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,792 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,574 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,874 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,675 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 7 Mar 2015 59,668 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,668 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,200 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 51,200 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,816 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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M444 MLX is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M444 MLX, 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 M444 MLX registered?

M444 MLX is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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