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MS54 CSL

2008 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,275 mi
Last recorded70,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS54 CSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 70,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 67,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 63,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 May 2024 63,477 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 59,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 53,811 miles

Offside Front head light HID bulb slightly discoloration

Pass 21 Jul 2021 43,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,410 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 41,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 22,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,367 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 17,367 miles

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

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

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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MS54 CSL is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MS54 CSL, 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

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What year was MS54 CSL registered?

MS54 CSL is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is MS54 CSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS54 CSL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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