MOT Status
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124,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt snapped in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the rear of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weeping from the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes are pitted and lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading too high. (8.2.1.2 (c))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the rear of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weeping from the rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes are pitted and lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine and under covers fitted making inspection difficult
exhaust seems noisey but no leaks found
o/s/f lower arm inner bush wearing
rear pads wearing
front and rear pads wearing
under covers and engine covers fitted making inspection difficult
under trays fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing at front pipe. (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Heavy wear at outer shoulders of both front tyres.
NSR brake pads low and slight corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.
Slight blowing noise heard at exhaust manifold area.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Heavy wear at outer shoulders of both front tyres.
NSR brake pads low and slight corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.
Slight blowing noise heard at exhaust manifold area.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW Z4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG08 XJZ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 XJZ, 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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WG08 XJZ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 July 2008.
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