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BT56 YKA

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,652 mi
Last recorded102,652 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 YKA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 102,652 miles

bad oil leaks

Fail 14 Jan 2025 102,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main-line pipe to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

bad oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,392 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 99,367 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 98,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,709 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,076 miles

Front suspention arms ball joints have movement in them

Nearside Front suspention arm ball joint dust cover slightly split

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Rear tyre low on tread and tyre wearing on inner edge

front to rear brake pipes (x1 pipe only heavily corroded) no signs of any leaks

Fail 27 Jan 2020 94,076 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspention arms ball joints have movement in them

Nearside Front suspention arm ball joint dust cover slightly split

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Offside Rear tyre low on tread and tyre wearing on inner edge

front to rear brake pipes (x1 pipe only heavily corroded) no signs of any leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,007 miles

Oil leaks from engine area.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 90,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leaks from engine area.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,954 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 85,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively perished (8.2.2)

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

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

brake discs all round rusted due to standing

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2014 80,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2013 71,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 71,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,288 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,257 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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BT56 YKA is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT56 YKA, 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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BT56 YKA is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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