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W17 ARR

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,307 mi
Last recorded64,307 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 ARR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 64,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 63,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 63,134 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,535 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,133 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,003 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit mishaped bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 51,040 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,066 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,066 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,932 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

windscreen wipers poor

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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W17 ARR is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W17 ARR, 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 W17 ARR registered?

W17 ARR is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is W17 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 ARR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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