CarVerify

Free Car Check

L29 YND

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,603 mi
Last recorded122,603 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 YND
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 122,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,675 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 120,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 115,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,525 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 107,523 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,340 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,798 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,000 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 3 Apr 2018 71,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,952 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,388 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 31,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 31,069 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 22,781 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing inner edge

N/S Rear tyre worn badly inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,061 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,159 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L29 YND is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L29 YND, 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

How do I check the history of L29 YND?

You can check the full history of L29 YND by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L29 YND registered?

L29 YND is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is L29 YND safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 YND shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L29 YND have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L29 YND. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.