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RAZ 499

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,513 mi
Last recorded143,513 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 499
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 143,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 142,502 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 142,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 141,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 139,091 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 134,681 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,593 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 129,593 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 115,924 miles

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

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 115,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,488 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 102,479 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,588 miles

front brake pads getting low

high level stop lamp 70% working

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Sep 2016 88,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads getting low

high level stop lamp 70% working

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,410 miles

very small stone chip in win dscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,217 miles

offside front rear lower arm bush slighly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,563 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 48,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,660 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 37,501 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,573 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 28,572 miles

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

Off side head lamp brightest not as same as near side head lamp

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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RAZ 499 is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RAZ 499, 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 RAZ 499 registered?

RAZ 499 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is RAZ 499 safe to buy?

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