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LS08 AXA

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,939 mi
Last recorded66,939 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 AXA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,584 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 54,581 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge/damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 52,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,362 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,743 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 50,743 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 50,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 49,162 miles

Nearside Front headlamps dipped beam light output is reduced

bonnet latch stiff

Pass 26 May 2017 47,393 miles

bolt missing from the exhaust mounting bracket from the g/box

n/s headlamp pattern not sharp

o/s/r tyre two nails in the tread

Pass 3 May 2016 44,640 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 41,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,494 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 35,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,282 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to edge

nearside rear tyre flat/possible puncher

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front offside tyre small cut outer sidewall

front wiper blade smearing

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 AXA 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 76.2%.

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 AXA, 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 AXA registered?

LS08 AXA is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is LS08 AXA safe to buy?

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