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FL08 LWJ

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,871 mi
Last recorded27,871 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 LWJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 27,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 27,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 26,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 26,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,293 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 23,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 23,139 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2017 23,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2016 22,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,625 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 22,625 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside Rear Tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside Front Tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,621 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,893 miles

engine flault light on

Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,020 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,708 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 LWJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FL08 LWJ, 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

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What year was FL08 LWJ registered?

FL08 LWJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is FL08 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 LWJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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