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T1 KSD

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests50 (36 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

41,129 mi
Last recorded41,129 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 KSD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

36 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 41,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,713 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 127,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 39,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 117,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 117,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 106,970 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,312 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 95,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 84,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 31,881 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,681 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 30,148 miles

front pads low

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,945 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake effort only just met

Pass 8 Jan 2019 29,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,233 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,441 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 29,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,723 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Front brakes fluctuation

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under the vehicle

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 13 Sep 2017 45,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs badly worn

Front brakes fluctuation

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under the vehicle

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,644 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 28,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank. front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,848 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 40,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside pipe from front first rear flexi is corroded but unable to clean and assess due to restricted access (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play and lift within design limits (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play and lift within design limits (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 27,991 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside pipe from front first rear flexi is corroded but unable to clean and assess due to restricted access (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play and lift within design limits (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play and lift within design limits (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,188 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread 205/60/16 H

Fail 14 Sep 2015 35,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread 205/60/16 H

Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

compliance in front suspension arms mounting bushes but within expected tolerance

lift in both front lower ball joints within expected limits

Pass 27 Sep 2014 29,409 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,504 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,803 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 22,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 22,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,347 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 15,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,410 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 19,410 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,817 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,659 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,566 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,825 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,139 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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T1 KSD is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T1 KSD, 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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T1 KSD is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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