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RA08 JZN

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,984 mi
Last recorded99,984 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 JZN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 99,984 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 97,675 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 94,268 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,295 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,651 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,505 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,115 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Aug 2017 57,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,620 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jul 2013 32,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,495 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 JZN is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JZN, 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 RA08 JZN registered?

RA08 JZN is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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The MOT history for RA08 JZN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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