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LY08 FKL

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,048 mi
Last recorded67,048 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FKL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 67,048 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 66,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 65,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,040 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,516 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,493 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,582 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

offside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

Fail 3 Mar 2015 49,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

offside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,230 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 42,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,720 miles

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

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,873 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall worn

o/s/f tyre cut in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 22 Aug 2011 29,873 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall worn

o/s/f tyre cut in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s/r tyre wearing low

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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LY08 FKL is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY08 FKL, 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 LY08 FKL registered?

LY08 FKL is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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