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R8 OGA

2008 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,877 mi
Last recorded35,877 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 OGA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 35,877 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 34,124 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 32,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 31,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 29,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 23,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 21,274 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 20,572 miles

Rear coil springs ends rusty

Pass 26 May 2016 19,834 miles

Rear coil springs ends rusty

Pass 29 May 2015 18,317 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 15,978 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 21 May 2013 14,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 12,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 10,764 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,146 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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R8 OGA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R8 OGA, 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 R8 OGA registered?

R8 OGA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is R8 OGA safe to buy?

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