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SA58 ZLU

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,382 mi
Last recorded53,382 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 ZLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 53,382 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 53,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 51,421 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 51,241 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 50,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 50,377 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,712 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 48,885 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 48,148 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,731 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 47,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 45,298 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,862 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,151 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 23,459 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 23,459 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,204 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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SA58 ZLU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA58 ZLU, 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 SA58 ZLU registered?

SA58 ZLU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SA58 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA58 ZLU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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