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VJZ 8496

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,284 mi
Last recorded68,284 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 8496
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 68,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

wet test

Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,352 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,039 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and splitting on inner walls

Pass 2 Nov 2021 53,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,543 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 48,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Pass 31 May 2018 45,194 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 45,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,589 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,529 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,685 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,036 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 20,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,716 miles

gearbox exhaust mounting fractured

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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VJZ 8496 is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc 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 VJZ 8496, 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 VJZ 8496 registered?

VJZ 8496 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is VJZ 8496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 8496 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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