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PY08 FCD

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,763 mi
Last recorded90,763 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 FCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 90,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 85,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn inner edge Continental 225/45/17 91w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn edge Nexen 225/45/17 91w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,873 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 81,873 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,117 miles

both front coil springs not seated correctly

Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,527 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,095 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 74,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,569 miles

Both Front Rubber Top Strut Mounts Split

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Cap Rubber Sealing Device Perished

Oil leak ()

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 69,569 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both Front Rubber Top Strut Mounts Split

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Cap Rubber Sealing Device Perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,477 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2014 50,696 miles

small crack in exhaust front pipe mount

Pass 6 May 2013 40,140 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,426 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)

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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PY08 FCD is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 PY08 FCD, 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 PY08 FCD registered?

PY08 FCD is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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