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LC08 SRY

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,070 mi
Last recorded113,070 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 SRY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 113,070 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 109,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 109,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 105,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 101,986 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 98,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,440 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2021 87,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,124 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,814 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,662 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,175 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,194 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,560 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 57,497 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,243 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,315 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 30,314 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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LC08 SRY is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LC08 SRY, 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 LC08 SRY registered?

LC08 SRY is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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