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L33 NCU

2008 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,141 mi
Last recorded72,141 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 NCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 72,141 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 72,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,641 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 65,641 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,814 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 59,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,866 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,578 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,262 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,128 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,870 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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L33 NCU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L33 NCU, 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 L33 NCU registered?

L33 NCU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is L33 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 NCU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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