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MM08 GWV

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,919 mi
Last recorded87,919 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 GWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 87,919 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 87,169 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 87,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,774 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2023 84,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 79,385 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 75,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 73,686 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 69,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 64,005 miles

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,186 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 59,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 54,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2015 44,684 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 44,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,836 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,250 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,832 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 16,832 miles

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

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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MM08 GWV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MM08 GWV, 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

How do I check the history of MM08 GWV?

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What year was MM08 GWV registered?

MM08 GWV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is MM08 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 GWV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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