CarVerify

Free Car Check

S31 JSJ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,379 mi
Last recorded84,379 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 JSJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,197 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 82,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 78,636 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,114 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 75,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 71,468 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 69,358 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 68,487 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 68,487 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,234 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge no cords or ply exposed

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres have tried depth between 3mm & 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,358 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,633 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 53,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,919 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,347 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,155 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S31 JSJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S31 JSJ, 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

How do I check the history of S31 JSJ?

You can check the full history of S31 JSJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S31 JSJ registered?

S31 JSJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is S31 JSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 JSJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S31 JSJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S31 JSJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.