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WHW 1H

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,558 mi
Last recorded128,558 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHW 1H
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 128,558 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 128,558 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 125,988 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 125,988 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 124,199 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 124,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 120,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 117,665 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 111,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 110,129 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,603 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,433 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,839 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,166 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)

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken.

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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WHW 1H is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WHW 1H, 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 WHW 1H registered?

WHW 1H is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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