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RF58 MGE

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,750 mi
Last recorded115,750 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 MGE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 115,750 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 115,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 112,141 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,985 miles

Slight play n/s rack end.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,783 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 96,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in very poor condition on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides in very poor condition on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides/ slight worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shock dust cover both sides insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,775 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,843 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 79,388 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,707 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,491 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 67,435 miles

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

osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,495 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,732 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,811 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 36,416 miles

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

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

o/s/r jacking block missing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,116 miles

front wishbones rear bushes worn

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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RF58 MGE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 RF58 MGE, 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 RF58 MGE registered?

RF58 MGE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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