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AV57 JYH

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,268 mi
Last recorded49,268 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 JYH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 49,268 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 49,237 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,918 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 44,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 37,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 35,618 miles

Nearside front track rod end dust cover small split

Pass 27 Jun 2022 32,805 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 32,768 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 30,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,083 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 22,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 20,321 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,836 miles

All tyres perished on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,385 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 13,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 9,725 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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AV57 JYH is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AV57 JYH, 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 AV57 JYH registered?

AV57 JYH is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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