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L18 BBA

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,570 mi
Last recorded51,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 BBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 51,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 51,570 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 50,227 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 48,932 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 48,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,747 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,819 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 44,819 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,354 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 35,333 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 32,200 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 28,893 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,553 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,237 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,633 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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L18 BBA is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L18 BBA, 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 L18 BBA registered?

L18 BBA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is L18 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 BBA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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