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MJ51 ONE

2008 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,399 mi
Last recorded72,399 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 ONE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,399 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2024 68,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2023 64,458 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 61,226 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,385 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 56,392 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,437 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 49,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,082 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 43,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 41,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,808 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 39,792 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,310 miles

Off side rear tyre smooth on the inner edge.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,916 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,482 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 29,482 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges!

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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MJ51 ONE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ51 ONE, 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 MJ51 ONE registered?

MJ51 ONE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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