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LJ08 KRV

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,663 mi
Last recorded30,663 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 30,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 30,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 29,927 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,556 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 28,638 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 27,040 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 24,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 24,129 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 24,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,021 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 17,768 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 15,956 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 15,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

under tray/shields damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 13,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,827 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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LJ08 KRV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ08 KRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 KRV registered?

LJ08 KRV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is LJ08 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 KRV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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