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LM57 GXW

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,793 mi
Last recorded95,793 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 GXW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 95,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 93,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 84,679 miles

EML light on

Front Both sides fog light not working

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,458 miles

Front Both sides Fog lights not working

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,719 miles

Front Both sides front fog lamps are not working

Fail 23 Sep 2021 79,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Both sides front fog lamps are not working

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,664 miles

Front Both front fog lamps are not working

Fail 17 Sep 2020 76,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both front fog lamps are not working

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 71,805 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,666 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 66,032 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 26 Apr 2017 66,012 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,597 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 60,499 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 57,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,892 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 53,885 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2012 47,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,894 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,770 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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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LM57 GXW 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 81%.

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 LM57 GXW, 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 LM57 GXW registered?

LM57 GXW is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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