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M444 RWD

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,083 mi
Last recorded131,083 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 RWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 131,083 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing damaged - exposed cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Note of general underbody corrosion (including body and subframe) but no perforation through structure of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2026 131,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing damaged - exposed cable (1.1.15 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing on wiper operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Note of general underbody corrosion (including body and subframe) but no perforation through structure of vehicle

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1/4 of high level brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 127,319 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 127,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 122,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 116,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 111,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 91,132 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,388 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,842 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 51,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,685 miles

Both n/s/r and o/s/r coil spring broken but still secure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,685 miles

Both n/s/r and o/s/r coil spring broken but still secure

Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,740 miles

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

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

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 RWD is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RWD, 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 RWD registered?

M444 RWD is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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