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RJ58 FTA

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,570 mi
Last recorded97,570 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 FTA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 97,570 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Oct 2024 94,700 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 92,242 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2023 92,242 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,195 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated advise replacing

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

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2021 87,741 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,972 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,343 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 77,343 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,751 miles

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,579 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,839 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,316 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,558 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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RJ58 FTA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ58 FTA, 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 RJ58 FTA registered?

RJ58 FTA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ58 FTA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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