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VK58 OBW

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 OBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and osf rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear of rocker cover area

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,811 miles

Front exhaust mount cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,256 miles

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

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

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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VK58 OBW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK58 OBW, 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 VK58 OBW registered?

VK58 OBW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is VK58 OBW safe to buy?

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