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VO08 VRC

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,452 mi
Last recorded72,452 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 VRC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 72,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH Front and Rear (wear leads fitted) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 V RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 V RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 72,431 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH Front and Rear (wear leads fitted) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 V RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 V RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,124 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 62,926 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 62,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 59,804 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 58,333 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 58,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low and inner edge worn,225/50/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, rear bush have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 56,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,089 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,989 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,320 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,434 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,804 miles

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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VO08 VRC is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO08 VRC, 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 VO08 VRC registered?

VO08 VRC is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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