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WG08 SUF

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,366 mi
Last recorded119,366 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 SUF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 118,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 117,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 117,205 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 117,203 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jun 2022 117,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay/under covers fitted obscuing some components

Fail 11 Mar 2021 117,085 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay/under covers fitted obscuing some components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,560 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,410 miles

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 94,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,805 miles

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 27 Jan 2017 83,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement r/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement r/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,602 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 73,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,523 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,851 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 39,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SUF is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WG08 SUF, 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 WG08 SUF registered?

WG08 SUF is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is WG08 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 SUF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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