MOT Status
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99,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear brake wear warning wire rubbing on wheel
Parking brake effort 16%
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Severely split - excessive fuel smell around cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder inadequately mounted Brake caliper sprung outer fixing missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Some roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Some roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear brake warning wire rubbing on wheel rim
Parking brake effort only 16%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (STRONG ADVISE) (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Surface corrosion to sub frame
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion also starting around mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine and side sill covers fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine and side sill covers fitted
engine and side sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW Z4?
Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL08 BMW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 PL08 BMW, 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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PL08 BMW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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