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RA57 KTC

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,160 mi
Last recorded133,160 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 KTC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 133,160 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2025 133,160 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 127,099 miles

Central Rear differential output seals slightly leaking

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2023 120,421 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2023 120,420 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,375 miles

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,019 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,683 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,323 miles

Both rear top strut mounts are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,141 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,891 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2015 73,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,181 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 64,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 64,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 58,449 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 58,449 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 47,426 miles

slight buckle in offside front alloy wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2010 36,251 miles

osf alloy road wheel slightly buckled

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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RA57 KTC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA57 KTC, 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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RA57 KTC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RA57 KTC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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