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SE08 GHD

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,332 mi
Last recorded97,332 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 GHD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 95,978 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 95,976 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,627 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,143 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,425 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 88,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 86,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,423 miles

Adjusted both front headlights.

O/S/F tyre wearing low on outer tread. 205/60/r16-92w

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 3 Jun 2019 79,423 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Hand brake. (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Adjusted both front headlights.

O/S/F tyre wearing low on outer tread. 205/60/r16-92w

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,692 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 67,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,603 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,360 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 49,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 49,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,732 miles

Nearside 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 18 May 2012 29,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,421 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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SE08 GHD is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE08 GHD, 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 SE08 GHD registered?

SE08 GHD is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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