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EK57 GYB

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,319 mi
Last recorded125,319 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 GYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 125,319 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 125,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 120,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 116,638 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 114,200 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 114,200 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 112,272 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,367 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 110,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 99,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,913 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,913 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,601 miles

Rear silencer mount bracket broken, but exhaust secure

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,981 miles

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 49,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,292 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 40,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,262 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 23,262 miles

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

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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EK57 GYB is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK57 GYB, 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 EK57 GYB registered?

EK57 GYB is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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