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A13 XAE

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,503 mi
Last recorded100,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 XAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 99,901 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 99,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 97,987 miles

front suspension noisy

Pass 25 Jan 2023 96,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 96,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,091 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 85,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,770 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,845 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 58,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,651 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,269 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 18,972 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 4,327 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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A13 XAE is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 58,292 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 A13 XAE, 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 19 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 XAE registered?

A13 XAE is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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