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28 LL

2003 BMW Z8

Silver Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,607 mi
Last recorded18,607 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z816,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 LL
MakeBMW
ModelZ8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 18,607 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 18,416 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 18,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 16,488 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

Fail 8 Dec 2022 16,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advice keep eye on all tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2021 16,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 15,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 14,679 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 14,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 14,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,609 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 15,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,425 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,607 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 12,105 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,949 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,607 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z8?

Based on 1,980 MOT tests across 203 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
478
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
203
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
position lamp(s) not working 18
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 15
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 10
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28 LL is a 2003 BMW Z8 in Silver with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW Z8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 16,637 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 Z8 fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 28 LL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this BMW Z8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 28 LL registered?

28 LL is a 2003 BMW Z8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is 28 LL safe to buy?

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