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VKZ 4234

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,050 mi
Last recorded88,050 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 4234
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,050 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 87,453 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 85,689 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,574 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 83,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,649 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 82,647 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,314 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,473 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,311 miles

slight movement/play in steering system

Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight movement/play in steering system

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger snapped.

under trays obscuring components.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger snapped.

under trays obscuring components.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,612 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted, partially obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,693 miles

0offside front head light aim misty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,043 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 40,043 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,416 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 31,160 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 23,439 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)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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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VKZ 4234 is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VKZ 4234, 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 VKZ 4234 registered?

VKZ 4234 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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