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AO56 ZYD

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,547 mi
Last recorded81,547 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,547 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 81,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 72,449 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 3 Jan 2025 72,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn close to limit

tpms fault indicated

Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,431 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,354 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,244 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,925 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket detached

Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,310 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,892 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,503 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,992 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 49,321 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,321 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,313 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 46,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust tailpipe bracket broken

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,138 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges (on raised tread)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 36,107 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges (on raised tread)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,191 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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AO56 ZYD 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 AO56 ZYD, 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 AO56 ZYD registered?

AO56 ZYD is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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