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WK08 ZPJ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,175 mi
Last recorded134,175 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 ZPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 134,175 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 125,849 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses slightly cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 118,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 112,787 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 112,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 108,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 105,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,932 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,135 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,728 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 74,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,862 miles

Nearside front inner brake pad looks worn

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,737 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 36,736 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,340 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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WK08 ZPJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WK08 ZPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK08 ZPJ registered?

WK08 ZPJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WK08 ZPJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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