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L8 OAB

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,874 mi
Last recorded32,874 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 OAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 32,874 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 32,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 31,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 31,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 31,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 30,723 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 30,508 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 May 2019 29,836 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 29,152 miles

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 22 May 2017 27,452 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 25,632 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 22,025 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 19,153 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 15,009 miles

dsc light on dash indicating fault with system

Pass 16 May 2011 10,686 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 7,705 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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L8 OAB is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L8 OAB, 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

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What year was L8 OAB registered?

L8 OAB is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is L8 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 OAB shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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