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VR07 CAR

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,693 mi
Last recorded60,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR07 CAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 60,693 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 59,466 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2025 59,466 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,924 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 50,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,128 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,136 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,645 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,973 miles

front bumper damage

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside head lamp washer does not fully return but washing as intended

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,716 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 23,107 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,107 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,346 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 10,181 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 6,735 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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VR07 CAR is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VR07 CAR, 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 VR07 CAR registered?

VR07 CAR is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is VR07 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR07 CAR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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