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FY57 JGZ

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,853 mi
Last recorded90,853 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 JGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 90,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 90,851 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Dec 2016 70,861 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,858 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,428 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,791 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner+outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2012 35,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner+outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,925 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 12,116 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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FY57 JGZ is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FY57 JGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY57 JGZ registered?

FY57 JGZ is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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