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OW08 AYG

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,473 mi
Last recorded70,473 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 AYG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 68,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre Inner and outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 68,072 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm s rear bushs small amount of movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 66,257 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 66,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 64,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 63,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 60,729 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 58,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,096 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 30,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,272 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,356 miles

inner edges front tyres worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,003 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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OW08 AYG is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OW08 AYG, 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 OW08 AYG registered?

OW08 AYG is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is OW08 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 AYG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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