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G14 LPY

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,114 mi
Last recorded96,114 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 LPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 96,114 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 92,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 86,733 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 83,716 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 83,692 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,097 miles

Horn not working properly One not working. (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,759 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,248 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 73,248 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,470 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 68,470 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,164 miles

Slight corrosion to inner edge of o/s/f brake disc.

Slight wear to inner edges of both front tyres.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,985 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s/f brake disc inner surface.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 50,981 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front lower arm hydro mounts soft.

Slight corrosion to o/s/f brake disc inner surface.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,298 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,234 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 39,034 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,034 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,406 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 31,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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G14 LPY is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G14 LPY, 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 G14 LPY registered?

G14 LPY is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is G14 LPY safe to buy?

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