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LC08 ZNL

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,673 mi
Last recorded87,673 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ZNL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 87,673 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,121 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 83,592 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 83,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 80,414 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 77,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,444 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,879 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 53,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 49,617 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 49,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,358 miles

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

nsf tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

nsr tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,782 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 21,267 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 21,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZNL is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LC08 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

LC08 ZNL is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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