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WG08 SSX

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,466 mi
Last recorded42,466 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 SSX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 42,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pad warning light on pads all good

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 40,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 39,215 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 37,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 35,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 30,282 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 28,491 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 28,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 26,607 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 21 May 2016 19,851 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 13,919 miles

small cuts in nsf and nsr tyres no core showing

Pass 23 May 2013 12,181 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 10,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 8,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WG08 SSX is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG08 SSX, 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 WG08 SSX?

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What year was WG08 SSX registered?

WG08 SSX is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is WG08 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 SSX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG08 SSX have outstanding finance?

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