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WJ58 SZZ

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,154 mi
Last recorded123,154 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 SZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 123,154 miles

Manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 21 May 2026 123,151 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 119,738 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2025 119,738 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 117,133 miles

Nearside Front fog light

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 116,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 116,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated defective ratchet mech. (1.1.6 (d))

Bonnet safety catch not functioning as intended

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2019 107,515 miles

Nearside Front 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 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 97,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 May 2018 97,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2017 87,166 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Front Bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear boot damaged

Fail 26 May 2017 87,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red fog lamp lens damaged (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Front Bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear boot damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,149 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 17 Mar 2016 70,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs heavily lipped

front pads worn close to limit

gearbox oil leak

rear discs in poor condition

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,599 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 41,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,271 miles

front exhaust bracket split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,540 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,532 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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WJ58 SZZ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ58 SZZ, 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 WJ58 SZZ registered?

WJ58 SZZ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 September 2008.

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