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VK08 FHE

2008 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,534 mi
Last recorded118,534 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FHE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 118,534 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 118,478 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 117,813 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 117,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 116,665 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,479 miles

rear brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 6 Jun 2019 109,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,575 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 100,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 90,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres close to the limit

rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Fail 13 Jun 2016 80,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 29 May 2015 66,897 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 59,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 42,571 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,508 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)

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

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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VK08 FHE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK08 FHE, 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

How do I check the history of VK08 FHE?

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What year was VK08 FHE registered?

VK08 FHE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is VK08 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 FHE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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