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MO07 EVO

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,278 mi
Last recorded80,278 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO07 EVO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 80,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light out

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 80,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 79,741 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 79,741 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 78,040 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 78,040 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 74,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, obstructing drivers view ()

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

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

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

centre brake light flashes when operated

Fail 7 May 2019 74,392 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, obstructing drivers view ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

centre brake light flashes when operated

Pass 3 Mar 2018 70,290 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,469 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 47,195 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,111 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,760 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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MO07 EVO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MO07 EVO, 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 MO07 EVO registered?

MO07 EVO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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