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SIB 1172

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,130 mi
Last recorded78,130 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 1172
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 78,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 72,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2020 67,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,474 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 65,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 60,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 60,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 places/yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,847 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,545 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,047 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,733 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Dec 2014 36,732 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2013 28,436 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,528 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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SIB 1172 is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SIB 1172, 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 SIB 1172 registered?

SIB 1172 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is SIB 1172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 1172 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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