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LJ08 OXT

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,230 mi
Last recorded21,230 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OXT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 21,230 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 21,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 20,652 miles

Front number plate damaged but can still be read.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 20,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front number plate damaged but can still be read.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 19,857 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,937 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 OXT is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXT, 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

How do I check the history of LJ08 OXT?

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What year was LJ08 OXT registered?

LJ08 OXT is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 April 2008.

Is LJ08 OXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 OXT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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