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WA58 ORU

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,276 mi
Last recorded54,276 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA58 ORU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 54,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

underlay surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2024 51,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,084 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 48,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 44,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,516 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 42,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,731 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish/crack slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,502 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 30,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 29,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,389 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,037 miles

front tyres wearing very low in places on inner shoulders

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,716 miles

all four tyres wearing low in places

Fail 31 Aug 2011 13,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres wearing low in places

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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WA58 ORU 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 WA58 ORU, 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 WA58 ORU registered?

WA58 ORU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is WA58 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA58 ORU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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