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OV58 EJF

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,346 mi
Last recorded83,346 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 EJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,346 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 77,184 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 77,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,667 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to crack/split

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (has slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 74,667 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal starting to crack/split

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (has slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 69,364 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 66,449 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,441 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe exhaust mount/bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 66,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both reg plates failed (0.1 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe exhaust mount/bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm inner bushes have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6m legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

middle exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still secure

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,056 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,056 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front discs badly corroded and distorted (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs badly corroded and distortedy (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,418 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,776 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 54,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,908 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,767 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,788 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 21,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 21,488 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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OV58 EJF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV58 EJF, 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 OV58 EJF registered?

OV58 EJF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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