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WD08 BVF

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,396 mi
Last recorded78,396 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 BVF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,900 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,226 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 73,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in raised tread section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in raised tread section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 71,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in raised tread section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in raised tread section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 71,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,917 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative.

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 68,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative.

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,412 miles

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 28 Sep 2018 67,412 miles

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal slightly split

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,294 miles

slight corrosion in all brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,631 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 54,631 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,617 miles

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

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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WD08 BVF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD08 BVF, 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 WD08 BVF registered?

WD08 BVF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is WD08 BVF safe to buy?

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