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VE08 RWU

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,258 mi
Last recorded140,258 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 RWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 140,258 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 140,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 128,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,443 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 122,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bolt on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 115,493 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 115,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 103,760 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 103,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 95,717 miles

ADVISE exhaust front pipe bracket incomplete.

ADVISE spring clip missing off nearside front brake caliper ADVISE replacement

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2015 95,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ADVISE exhaust front pipe bracket incomplete.

ADVISE spring clip missing off nearside front brake caliper ADVISE replacement

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2014 86,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 75,036 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

offside front arm rear bush very weak

Fail 16 May 2012 67,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 67,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,620 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 RWU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE08 RWU, 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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What year was VE08 RWU registered?

VE08 RWU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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