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XCZ 808

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

193,143 mi
Last recorded193,143 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 808
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 193,143 miles

Exhaust mounting defective heat shield above backbox slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 191,288 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 191,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 181,203 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 174,985 miles

Front fog lamp units condensated

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 172,677 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

exhaust fixings after car corroded but still secure

Pass 5 Feb 2021 170,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 169,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 160,114 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 146,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 131,420 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 114,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 97,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,718 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,779 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 64,779 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,381 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,348 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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XCZ 808 is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 XCZ 808, 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 XCZ 808 registered?

XCZ 808 is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is XCZ 808 safe to buy?

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