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MS55 JLB

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,036 mi
Last recorded85,036 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS55 JLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,036 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 30 Sep 2025 85,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Front wheel hubs are very corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSF Bumper corner not fully secure in place

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Driveshaft is corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

OSF Fog light out and NSF fog lamp condensated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Driveshaft is corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,070 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,335 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,908 miles

All four tyres small cracks in tread

Fail 16 Sep 2022 75,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All four tyres small cracks in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,224 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

small chips on front screen

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,694 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,457 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,593 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 67,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,869 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,869 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,619 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,142 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,676 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 19,753 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 19,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MS55 JLB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MS55 JLB, 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 MS55 JLB registered?

MS55 JLB is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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