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SF08 VMC

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,006 mi
Last recorded66,006 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 66,006 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 65,999 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 58,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 58,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,225 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 29 Aug 2023 55,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall badly cut around circumference ( 255/35 R18 - run flat ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal splitting

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 53,124 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 53,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 50,791 miles

Rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,044 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 45,130 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,120 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,657 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 33,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,916 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 28,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 23,522 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,291 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 17,291 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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SF08 VMC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SF08 VMC, 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 SF08 VMC registered?

SF08 VMC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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