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WP08 OBA

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,491 mi
Last recorded132,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 OBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 132,491 miles

Exhaust corroded at joins

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,487 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 128,914 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 125,494 miles

Advise front exhaust section support bracket bent

Advise o/s/f suspension arm rear support bush showing signs of fatigue

Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,773 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 114,837 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 107,599 miles

Fuel cap/sealing `O, ring slightly deteriorated

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 95,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jan 2019 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,141 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,559 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 69,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc has been damaged by worn brake pads

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,820 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 56,783 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,363 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,600 miles

front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,361 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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WP08 OBA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 WP08 OBA, 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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WP08 OBA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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