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VE08 XTF

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,194 mi
Last recorded71,194 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 71,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 61,286 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 20 Apr 2021 61,284 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 60,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,040 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 60,040 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2016 57,541 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,664 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,228 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,119 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,145 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 XTF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

VE08 XTF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VE08 XTF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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