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S800 VEN

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,513 mi
Last recorded77,513 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 VEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 77,513 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,779 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 74,418 miles

Rear Exhaust box broken mounting

Pass 15 Apr 2020 70,279 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 70,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,691 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)

left hand rear exhaust mounting brocken

Fail 6 Feb 2017 64,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

left hand rear exhaust mounting brocken

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,622 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 60,360 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,425 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 59,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mount from gearbox broken. exhaust still supported

Fail 8 Jul 2013 53,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mount from gearbox broken. exhaust still supported

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,455 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 33,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,113 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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S800 VEN is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S800 VEN, 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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S800 VEN is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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