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PK08 PGZ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,325 mi
Last recorded70,325 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 PGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 70,325 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 69,126 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,965 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wearing close to wear indicator

Rear brake pads wearing close to wear indicator

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 62,099 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wearing close to wear indicator

Rear brake pads wearing close to wear indicator

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,875 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing but still sealing

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,292 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,809 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 52,733 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,791 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 47,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,960 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wheelbearing feels very slightly rough when rotated, though slight corrosion on brake disc could be causing this roughness

o/s front tyre has very slight damage to outer sidewall

parking permit displayed across zone A and swept area of screen

Pass 16 May 2012 42,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,060 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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PK08 PGZ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK08 PGZ, 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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PK08 PGZ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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