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P31 GLW

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,758 mi
Last recorded53,758 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 GLW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 50,313 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 50,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,011 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 47,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 45,467 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,461 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted,unable to fully inspect underside.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 45,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Undertrays fitted,unable to fully inspect underside.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,429 miles

EML on

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 43,432 miles

EML on

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,902 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 35,343 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 25,947 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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P31 GLW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P31 GLW, 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 P31 GLW registered?

P31 GLW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is P31 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 GLW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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