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R444 XRP

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,759 mi
Last recorded86,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 XRP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 86,759 miles

front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edge

perishing to the fuel cap rubber

slight corrosion to the drive shafts

Pass 28 Jul 2025 84,714 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap rubber perishing

n/s/f brake outer clip missing

Pass 25 Jul 2024 80,657 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

perishing to the fuel cap rubber

slight damage to the front number plate

Fail 22 Jul 2024 80,656 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

perishing to the fuel cap rubber

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 3 Aug 2023 79,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight movement in both the lower arm rear bushes

slight perishing to the fuel cap rubber

Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

movement in both the lower arm rear bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight corrosion to the n/s/r brake disc

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,361 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,953 miles

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

corrosion to the rear brake discs

slight play in the front lower suspension arm rear bushes and ball joints

Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,742 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rattle on exhaust bracket ( bolt sheared off )

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both the front tyres are worn on the edges and the rear tyres are worn on 3mm

slight corrosion to the front brake discs inner edge

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,019 miles

both the front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edge

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,809 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 36,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,281 miles

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,145 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 27,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R444 XRP is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R444 XRP, 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 R444 XRP registered?

R444 XRP is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is R444 XRP safe to buy?

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