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S3 XET

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XET
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 134,124 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 133,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 129,268 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 121,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,793 miles

both rear coils springs corroded

front exhaust bracket bent

slight play both front suspension arm ball joints

Fail 18 Jan 2019 117,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coils springs corroded

front exhaust bracket bent

o/s/r brake pads wires too long or incorrecty fitted

slight play both front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 3 Feb 2018 110,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear centre tread pattern on 2mm 255/35/18wr

Offside Front Inner brake pads looks low and wear on discs

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear centre tread pattern on 3mm 255/35/18wr

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,016 miles

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 225/40/18yr

both rear coils springs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 105,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 225/40/18yr

both rear coils springs corroded

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes and ball joints

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,818 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,728 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,196 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,823 miles

HID headlamp washers not working intermittantly. This will be an MOT failure item from April/May 2012

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 57,823 miles

HID headlamp washers not working intermittantly. This will be an MOT failure item from April/May 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S3 XET is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S3 XET, 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 S3 XET registered?

S3 XET is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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