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SF58 SMU

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,774 mi
Last recorded57,774 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 SMU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining tread,and worn on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight bind.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,278 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 45,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber protective gaitors insecure and no longer protecting the ram

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,079 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,679 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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SF58 SMU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SF58 SMU, 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 SF58 SMU registered?

SF58 SMU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is SF58 SMU safe to buy?

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