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Y55 DOW

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,604 mi
Last recorded70,604 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 DOW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 70,604 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mountings - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 70,600 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mountings - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,112 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 67,112 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,086 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 64,086 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,682 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 57,133 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,854 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 50,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,577 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 36,427 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to cords

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to cords

Pass 23 May 2014 26,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2013 18,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 12,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 10,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 9,211 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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Y55 DOW is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y55 DOW, 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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Y55 DOW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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