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V9 ESA

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,894 mi
Last recorded53,894 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 ESA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,683 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 51,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,879 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,975 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,091 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Mar 2017 48,091 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,898 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

o/s front wheel rim damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2016 44,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

engine is rough on idle

slight exhaust blow around exhaust manifold area

Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,711 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,698 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 11,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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V9 ESA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 V9 ESA, 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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V9 ESA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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