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LS08 ZXZ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,866 mi
Last recorded136,866 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 136,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 136,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 136,114 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 131,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,332 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,775 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,438 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 84,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,938 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,576 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 51,576 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,377 miles

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

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,085 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2014 47,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,951 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch siezed

front discs lipped and scored inner faces

front wipers poor

service indicator flashing -200 miles

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,878 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

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 ZXZ 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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

LS08 ZXZ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LS08 ZXZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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