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W33 GJW

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,661 mi
Last recorded81,661 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 GJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 81,661 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 79,625 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,407 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,962 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 71,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,329 miles

oil leak underneath

Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,678 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle is showing signs of corrosion under body

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,804 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,543 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 58,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 50,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,912 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 42,912 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Rear Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Front Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Rear Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 37,247 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 37,247 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,199 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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W33 GJW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W33 GJW, 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 W33 GJW registered?

W33 GJW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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