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LB57 YFO

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,011 mi
Last recorded80,011 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 YFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,011 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 80,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2025 72,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 67,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 61,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,457 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise wearing slightly. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,278 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 39,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2014 37,331 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,359 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,655 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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LB57 YFO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LB57 YFO, 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 LB57 YFO registered?

LB57 YFO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is LB57 YFO safe to buy?

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