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S55 ORT

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 ORT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 83,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 79,852 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 76,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 76,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn INNER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 72,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,707 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 59,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 56,279 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,977 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 46,915 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,785 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting bracket snapped bit the system is still well supported.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,909 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,907 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,268 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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S55 ORT is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 S55 ORT, 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 S55 ORT registered?

S55 ORT is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is S55 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 ORT 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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