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LP08 DLJ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 DLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 147,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wiper blade(s) smearing

Pass 25 Oct 2021 143,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,657 miles

Small stone chip to windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2020 136,657 miles

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

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

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2019 135,266 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 135,261 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

brake pad wear light on

Pass 23 Mar 2018 114,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 114,520 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear, "lollipop bush" (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 95,929 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to dangerous condition of nearside front tyre and TPMS warning lamp illuminated (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear, "lollipop bush" (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 RFT (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 RFT (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear, "lollipop bush" (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,040 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 75,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm No tread remaining (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,404 miles

front tyres worn on edge & cut

wipers smearing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,816 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,325 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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LP08 DLJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LP08 DLJ, 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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LP08 DLJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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