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LJ08 OWP

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,717 mi
Last recorded110,717 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OWP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 110,717 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 109,456 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 109,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 104,654 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake lamp deteriorated

nearside lower ball joint rubber deteriorated

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

nearside reg lamp security poor

wipers worn

Fail 13 Jul 2021 104,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pads and discs wearing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake lamp deteriorated

nearside lower ball joint rubber deteriorated

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

nearside reg lamp security poor

wipers worn

Pass 13 Jul 2020 98,022 miles

Both front tyres outer wall cuts/splits present

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

Nearside Front Mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 98,019 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres outer wall cuts/splits present

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

Nearside Front Mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,618 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges wearing

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 89,618 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres inner edges wearing

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,524 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 67,212 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 67,212 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2015 58,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,851 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 41,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,652 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 OWP 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 65%.

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 LJ08 OWP, 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 LJ08 OWP registered?

LJ08 OWP is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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