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OUI 3246

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,396 mi
Last recorded84,396 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 3246
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 84,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 84,352 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 82,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 82,843 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,538 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,338 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 78,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,252 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 74,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,288 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 59,288 miles

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

0ffside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,561 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,561 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,192 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 37,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,589 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,572 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)

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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OUI 3246 is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUI 3246, 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 OUI 3246 registered?

OUI 3246 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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