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LJ08 XLE

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,013 mi
Last recorded64,013 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 64,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm in centre and worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 nmm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm in centre and worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 nmm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 62,042 miles

Front Brake Pads are worn low.

Fail 2 Dec 2024 62,038 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake Pads are worn low.

Pass 6 Dec 2023 60,242 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 54,578 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2018 53,975 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 53,975 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2017 52,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 51,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,856 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 49,856 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 46,666 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 46,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 38,771 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 27,863 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,863 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,639 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 XLE is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

LJ08 XLE is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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