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LB08 FWV

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,030 mi
Last recorded126,030 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 126,030 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 122,601 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 112,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,944 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 108,940 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,200 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 104,950 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLE

RESET HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO ZERO

Fail 1 Sep 2015 104,950 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RATTLE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RESET HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO ZERO

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' MIRROR ORNAMENTS (8.3.1e)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 102,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,735 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,355 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 88,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 May 2011 76,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2011 76,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LB08 FWV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB08 FWV, 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 LB08 FWV registered?

LB08 FWV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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