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LL08 SHZ

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,052 mi
Last recorded82,052 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 SHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 82,052 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,144 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 79,313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,384 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,928 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,735 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 73,529 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 71,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,080 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,880 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,313 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 33,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking sticker zone 'b'

screen washer fluid level light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,684 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 21,683 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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LL08 SHZ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LL08 SHZ, 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 LL08 SHZ registered?

LL08 SHZ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is LL08 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 SHZ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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