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LO08 FZU

2008 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 FZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 79,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,483 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 72,518 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,276 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 64,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,406 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 56,403 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 28 Aug 2016 50,507 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,891 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,592 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 32,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,609 miles

Oil leak

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,573 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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LO08 FZU is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LO08 FZU, 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 LO08 FZU registered?

LO08 FZU is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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