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WV08 OVU

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,462 mi
Last recorded91,462 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 OVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 91,462 miles

Exhaust fixings corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,426 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,551 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 18 Aug 2023 76,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 69,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 69,011 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 69,011 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,246 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,146 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 55,146 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror glass missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,840 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 49,341 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,112 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,987 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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WV08 OVU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WV08 OVU, 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 WV08 OVU registered?

WV08 OVU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is WV08 OVU safe to buy?

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