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A1 RAT

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,505 mi
Last recorded179,505 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 179,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 166,718 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 166,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 152,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 138,004 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 137,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to tread wear indicators (approx 3mm)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to tread wear indicators (approx 3mm)

Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 104,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both tyres on the legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,003 miles

both front tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front lower suspension bushes worn resulting in slight movement

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,287 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,287 miles

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

o/s/f brake pad sensor wire loose

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,529 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 34,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 25,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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A1 RAT is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A1 RAT, 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 A1 RAT registered?

A1 RAT is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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