2008 BMW Z4 · 6,596 MOT tests
2008 BMW Z4 reliability
2008 BMW Z4s fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 Z4 years (6,596 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- 27.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 77,080
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,596
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.7% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 BMW Z4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.4%
- Lights and electrics8.5%
- Brakes6.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
- Tyres4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.49%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.32%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.26%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.64%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.8%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.28%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.87%)
Other years
Every BMW Z4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 BMW Z4 reliable?
2008 BMW Z4s fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 Z4 years (6,596 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 BMW Z4 MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.49% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.32% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 BMW Z4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 BMW Z4 shows 77,080 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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