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LS08 ZYZ

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,057 mi
Last recorded119,057 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 ZYZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 119,057 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2026 119,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2025 113,018 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 3 Jun 2025 113,015 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 23 May 2024 106,784 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2023 101,395 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 101,395 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 96,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 88,033 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 88,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 81,664 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 77,358 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 77,355 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 72,247 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 72,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 66,875 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 17 May 2016 60,819 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 53,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 47,662 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front tyre is starting to distort out of shape on the inner edge!

o/s rear tyre is starting to distort out of shape on the inner edge, prompt replacement is advised!

Fail 27 May 2014 47,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s front tyre is starting to distort out of shape on the inner edge!

o/s rear tyre is starting to distort out of shape on the inner edge, prompt replacement is advised!

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,131 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 39,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,820 miles

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,746 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

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 ZYZ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

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

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