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LY08 PPO

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,037 mi
Last recorded147,037 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 PPO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 147,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 147,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 132,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 132,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 132,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,675 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,675 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,281 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 99,281 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 87,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,513 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Fail 12 Apr 2016 76,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,794 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,228 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 23,851 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 23,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PPO 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 57.1%.

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 LY08 PPO, 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 PPO registered?

LY08 PPO is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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