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LJ08 YON

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,765 mi
Last recorded111,765 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 111,765 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,113 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,817 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,644 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,596 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 90,596 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 81,017 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,694 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,072 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 45,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,538 miles

bulb warning light is on

covers fitted under vehicle restrict view of some testable items

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,499 miles

advisory both front tyres are wearing inner edges

Fail 4 Jul 2012 34,499 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advisory both front tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,157 miles

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

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 YON is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YON, 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 YON registered?

LJ08 YON is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is LJ08 YON safe to buy?

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