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VIG 5396

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,117 mi
Last recorded92,117 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 5396
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 92,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,909 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

both front brake disc's rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,597 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 88,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,985 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 85,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,744 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,502 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 76,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,587 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,885 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 52,437 miles

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,820 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,031 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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VIG 5396 is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VIG 5396, 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 VIG 5396 registered?

VIG 5396 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is VIG 5396 safe to buy?

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