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WM08 HKZ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,922 mi
Last recorded120,922 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 HKZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 120,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 111,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 100,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,908 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,908 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,966 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 88,966 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,634 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Jun 2016 86,636 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mount cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,944 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,434 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,777 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 57,718 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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WM08 HKZ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WM08 HKZ, 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 WM08 HKZ registered?

WM08 HKZ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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