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VU08 LGK

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,774 mi
Last recorded71,774 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 LGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 71,774 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 71,772 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ON WHEN SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 62,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 57,117 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2023 57,117 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,157 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 41,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,732 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 35,732 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,066 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,225 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 23,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,817 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,212 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,958 miles

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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VU08 LGK is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU08 LGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU08 LGK registered?

VU08 LGK is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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