CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF08 NGG

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,149 mi
Last recorded74,149 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 NGG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 74,149 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 69,400 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 21 Feb 2024 69,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 16 Feb 2024 69,384 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,469 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,786 miles

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2022 63,786 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 61,982 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 60,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 55,869 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 17 Feb 2018 53,503 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge near to cords

both front tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,801 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,442 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 45,349 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,912 miles

Both rear tyres are misshaped

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

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

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,558 miles

Both rear tyre treads are getting low and are worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,267 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 24,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,892 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF08 NGG is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WF08 NGG, 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

How do I check the history of WF08 NGG?

You can check the full history of WF08 NGG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF08 NGG registered?

WF08 NGG is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WF08 NGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 NGG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF08 NGG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF08 NGG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.