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GD57 LJY

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,916 mi
Last recorded59,916 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 LJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 59,916 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 59,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,776 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,486 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,924 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 51,924 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,015 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,952 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 38,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 21,636 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,137 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 19,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,098 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 15,923 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2013 15,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 14,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 12,614 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 10,133 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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GD57 LJY is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black 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 GD57 LJY, 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 GD57 LJY registered?

GD57 LJY is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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