CarVerify

Free Car Check

SB08 TPU

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,389 mi
Last recorded109,389 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 TPU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 109,389 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 107,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front O/S/F Floor has corrosion

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 107,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front O/S/F Floor has corrosion

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 102,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate has water damage but can be still read

Front oil leak from engine

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side light not fitted properly

Fail 14 Dec 2023 102,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate has water damage but can be still read

Front oil leak from engine

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side light not fitted properly

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,598 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,608 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,181 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,500 miles

Offside hand brake performance low

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

engine weeping oil rear cam cover

Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,459 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside hand brake performance low

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

engine weeping oil rear cam cover

washer poor working

Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,805 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 63,805 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,767 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 40,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 37,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect rear roac springs

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,158 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 36,158 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

engine management lamp on.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,452 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,190 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SB08 TPU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SB08 TPU, 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

How do I check the history of SB08 TPU?

You can check the full history of SB08 TPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SB08 TPU registered?

SB08 TPU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is SB08 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB08 TPU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB08 TPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB08 TPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.