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L22 ENT

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,422 mi
Last recorded81,422 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 ENT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,422 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 81,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine has serious misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 80,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,381 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 80,373 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,530 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 79,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 78,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,503 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,467 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,805 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,792 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,063 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,999 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 35,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,277 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,502 miles

Nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,666 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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L22 ENT is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L22 ENT, 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 L22 ENT registered?

L22 ENT is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is L22 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 ENT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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