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WG08 XJZ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,236 mi
Last recorded124,236 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XJZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 124,236 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 120,280 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2024 112,377 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 111,949 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 106,850 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Fail 21 Mar 2023 106,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 104,197 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 104,192 miles

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))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 103,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,235 miles

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 101,197 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 97,301 miles

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))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 97,301 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,021 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 92,021 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 86,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,400 miles

front and rear pads wearing

under covers and engine covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,910 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2015 73,745 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,032 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,792 miles

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.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 61,743 miles

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.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,349 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 37,498 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 37,498 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,081 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
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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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