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LB08 ZGD

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,482 mi
Last recorded113,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ZGD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 113,482 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 105,214 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 105,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 95,983 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 95,983 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 91,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 85,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,578 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,143 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 73,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,509 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,546 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,899 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

o/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,465 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre worn low, offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf/nsr/osr tyres slightly worn on inner shoulders

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,509 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 25,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZGD is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZGD, 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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LB08 ZGD is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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