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S88 BDE

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,630 mi
Last recorded110,630 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 BDE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 110,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 105,881 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 96,027 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 91,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,305 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,059 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,735 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,588 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 39,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn partially on the inner shoulders

Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,666 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 28,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,166 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 14,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,490 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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S88 BDE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 S88 BDE, 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

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What year was S88 BDE registered?

S88 BDE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is S88 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 BDE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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