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WG08 XXS

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,039 mi
Last recorded142,039 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 142,039 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 142,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 134,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,425 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 129,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 118,339 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 118,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door handle surround insecure

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 109,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door handle surround insecure

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 97,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 84,331 miles

under trays

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,415 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 67,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,895 miles

all brake discs rusting

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 57,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all brake discs rusting

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,577 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 49,577 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,422 miles

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

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

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 XXS is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XXS, 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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What year was WG08 XXS registered?

WG08 XXS is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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