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LS08 AUP

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,187 mi
Last recorded113,187 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 AUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 113,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 105,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,253 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 96,253 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 91,932 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,215 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,885 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad retaining spring/clip missing

Fail 24 Jun 2021 89,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad retaining spring/clip missing

Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,285 miles

Center heat shield loose

Fail 25 Jun 2020 88,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Center heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,492 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 84,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,182 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread accident damage (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 66,182 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working only 1 of 4 angle lamps working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread accident damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm object in tyre puntured (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,320 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,778 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 40,778 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,239 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,511 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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LS08 AUP is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LS08 AUP, 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 LS08 AUP registered?

LS08 AUP is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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