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L6 WYU

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,494 mi
Last recorded99,494 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 WYU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,494 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,208 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 93,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,345 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 85,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,222 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,128 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 69,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,693 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 46,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,429 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 33,409 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,909 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,631 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 27,631 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,617 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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L6 WYU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L6 WYU, 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 L6 WYU registered?

L6 WYU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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