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YM08 LNJ

2008 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,805 mi
Last recorded51,805 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 LNJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 51,805 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 50,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,908 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,859 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 45,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 42,506 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,638 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,588 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,011 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 25,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,623 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,337 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 19,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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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YM08 LNJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YM08 LNJ, 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 YM08 LNJ registered?

YM08 LNJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YM08 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 LNJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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