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VK08 OZJ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,450 mi
Last recorded113,450 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 OZJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 113,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 110,297 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,511 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 98,072 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2023 98,072 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,381 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 95,381 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,399 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 94,370 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,342 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

undertray broken

Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,182 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 90,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,975 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes binding slightly

front suspension weak

Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,975 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes binding slightly

front suspension weak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,399 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 85,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,260 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 79,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 52,501 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 42,815 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 42,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OZJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VK08 OZJ, 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 VK08 OZJ registered?

VK08 OZJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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