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RA08 KKY

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,981 mi
Last recorded135,981 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 KKY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 135,981 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall badly damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tps light on

Fail 30 Sep 2024 135,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall badly damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tps light on

Pass 19 Nov 2022 130,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,566 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres extremely close to wheel arch linings on full lock.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bead protector chunked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both split around inner circumpherence (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 116,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres extremely close to wheel arch linings on full lock.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bead protector chunked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both split around inner circumpherence (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall chunked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 99,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 95,114 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 94,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on kerbing ring

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,404 miles

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

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2016 92,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,280 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,398 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,498 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

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 KKY is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RA08 KKY, 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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RA08 KKY is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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