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B8 LJA

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,105 mi
Last recorded146,105 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LJA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 146,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper gland (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 143,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield loose

Fail 9 Oct 2023 143,252 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 143,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 142,400 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 142,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 140,908 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 140,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 138,727 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 138,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 137,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 137,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 132,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise rep (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise rep (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise rep (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 132,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise rep (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise rep (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise rep (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 128,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from front to rear, but covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2017 126,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 124,360 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 124,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 119,715 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,822 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,466 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 30,466 miles

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

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

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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B8 LJA is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B8 LJA, 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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B8 LJA is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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