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LG08 UVT

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 UVT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 81,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 81,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,640 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside are corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 79,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside are corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is slightly cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,525 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split due to damage. (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 54,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken Suspension coil spring broken towards bottom. (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split due to damage. (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low Aim well below base line. (1.8)

Under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,615 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,879 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres bold edge

n.s.r. tyre bold edge

o.s.r. tyre worn edge

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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LG08 UVT is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG08 UVT, 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 LG08 UVT registered?

LG08 UVT is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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