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NY08 HKO

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,130 mi
Last recorded48,130 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 HKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 48,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexipipes corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side rear brakes are slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front tyres are slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jul 2026 48,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush worn excess and balljoint worn excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly distorted and lump in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexipipes corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower foglight is inop

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side rear brakes are slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front tyres are slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,204 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,419 miles

brake pad warning light on

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin(advise closer inspection) with wheels removed

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,657 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,025 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Oct 2016 38,025 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,350 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 29,356 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 24,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Low tone horn intermitantly inop

Fail 1 Oct 2013 24,162 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Low tone horn intermitantly inop

Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,493 miles

both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2012 18,493 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,830 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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NY08 HKO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY08 HKO, 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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NY08 HKO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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