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HN08 LZE

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,934 mi
Last recorded73,934 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 LZE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 73,934 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 73,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,697 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,264 miles

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

headlight lenses poor

offside front lower ball joint has wear

Fail 5 Sep 2022 53,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

headlight lenses poor

offside front lower ball joint has wear

Fail 17 Aug 2022 53,234 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,930 miles

Offside Rear parking brake has slight bind after application on roller brake test

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,630 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,768 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 40,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear lazy on realease (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 40,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,989 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 37,945 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres cut but not to cords

Pass 30 May 2013 36,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 33,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,205 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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HN08 LZE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN08 LZE, 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 HN08 LZE registered?

HN08 LZE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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