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Y30 MTP

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,813 mi
Last recorded182,813 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 MTP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 182,813 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 182,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 176,776 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 176,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 169,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 160,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 151,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 151,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 145,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,797 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 124,508 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,501 miles

gearbox oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,946 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 89,042 miles

center exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Aug 2013 79,585 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 79,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,063 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 66,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,473 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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Y30 MTP is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y30 MTP, 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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Y30 MTP is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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