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RA08 EXD

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,076 mi
Last recorded109,076 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EXD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 109,076 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 108,314 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 106,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 105,494 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 104,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 103,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,645 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,076 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,099 miles

Both Front Disc Inner Faces Slightly Lipped

Both Front Tyre Sidewalls Cracking

Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Wipers Poor

Fail 2 Jun 2012 38,594 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 38,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,953 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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RA08 EXD is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA08 EXD, 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 RA08 EXD registered?

RA08 EXD is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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