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FL08 LWD

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,324 mi
Last recorded50,324 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 LWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 50,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension arms, shocks and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 50,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension arms, shocks and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 48,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back suspension component's as well (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 44,985 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,529 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components front and back

Fail 1 Dec 2022 40,529 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to suspension components front and back

Fail 25 Nov 2022 40,463 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlights do not move (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 38,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 38,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 34,980 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 32,180 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 27,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 25,991 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 May 2018 25,991 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 24,026 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 19,887 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 17,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2012 13,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,365 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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FL08 LWD is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 FL08 LWD, 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 FL08 LWD registered?

FL08 LWD is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 April 2008.

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