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W3 JMD

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,292 mi
Last recorded75,292 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 JMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 75,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,185 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 64,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,587 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 59,587 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 55,532 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 15,274 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 15,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 46,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,321 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 34,321 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,731 miles

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 27,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 15,569 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,795 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,521 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 12,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 12,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W3 JMD is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W3 JMD, 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 W3 JMD registered?

W3 JMD is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is W3 JMD safe to buy?

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