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EK58 LYP

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,773 mi
Last recorded121,773 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 LYP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 121,773 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 109,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 96,097 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 96,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,281 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light 50% not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,897 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 87,897 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,648 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 84,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,848 miles

N/s/r tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,466 miles

discs corroded, not affect on brake performance

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,354 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,164 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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EK58 LYP is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 EK58 LYP, 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

How do I check the history of EK58 LYP?

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What year was EK58 LYP registered?

EK58 LYP is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is EK58 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 LYP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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