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N7 SMT

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,818 mi
Last recorded49,818 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 SMT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,818 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,332 miles

Lower UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,055 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,345 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,990 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER COVER SILLS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,253 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & COVER SILLS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,423 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,621 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,793 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 28,691 miles

the vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 28,600 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,889 miles

engine cover and tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,798 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,578 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,657 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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N7 SMT is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 N7 SMT, 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 N7 SMT registered?

N7 SMT is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is N7 SMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 SMT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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