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RGP 5R

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,563 mi
Last recorded34,563 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGP 5R
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 34,563 miles

washer bottle leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2025 32,069 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 32,021 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 32,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 90w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 92y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,428 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,875 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 30,873 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,378 miles

Nearside Front Damage to Wing and wheel arch

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,082 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,058 miles

Slight wear to offside front tyre on inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,839 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,273 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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RGP 5R is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RGP 5R, 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 RGP 5R registered?

RGP 5R is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RGP 5R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGP 5R shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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