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MV57 FPN

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 FPN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 101,222 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 98,995 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 98,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 97,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 93,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fr5ont worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,117 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,791 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,974 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,829 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four worn to 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 46,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 46,171 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 38,375 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,751 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 22,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyre size is 225/45/18/W Rear tyre size is 255/35/18/ W

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 16,553 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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MV57 FPN is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MV57 FPN, 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 MV57 FPN registered?

MV57 FPN is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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