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RO08 FPF

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,560 mi
Last recorded31,560 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 31,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 31,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 31,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 31,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 31,380 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 31,076 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 31,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 30,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,625 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2018 30,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,670 miles

Front tyres have cracks in tread grooves

Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,642 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 19,852 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,820 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,111 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 9,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 7,305 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 7,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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RO08 FPF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RO08 FPF, 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 RO08 FPF registered?

RO08 FPF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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