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LH03 PPO

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,653 mi
Last recorded99,653 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH03 PPO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 99,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,513 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 92,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,559 miles

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,488 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,970 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight bracket damaged but light beam still meets requirements

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,542 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front slight misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel a little high

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,904 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 77,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face has surface rust (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,602 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn/bald on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 61,579 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn/bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,706 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 24,592 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 24,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear 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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LH03 PPO is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LH03 PPO, 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 LH03 PPO registered?

LH03 PPO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is LH03 PPO safe to buy?

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