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LJ08 VXV

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,754 mi
Last recorded83,754 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 83,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,515 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,039 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,458 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,049 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,197 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,541 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 75,540 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,858 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,987 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 51,311 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,307 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 49,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Wide rear wheel incorrectly fitted to front axle

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,048 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,823 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 VXV is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

LJ08 VXV is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 June 2008.

Is LJ08 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 VXV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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