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VE08 JZM

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,605 mi
Last recorded56,605 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 JZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 56,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,814 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 45,396 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 42,773 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 42,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,887 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 40,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 38,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 35,769 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,945 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,750 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 26,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,618 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 22,613 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,524 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,231 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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VE08 JZM is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE08 JZM, 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 VE08 JZM registered?

VE08 JZM is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is VE08 JZM safe to buy?

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