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HY57 KNK

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,254 mi
Last recorded135,254 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 KNK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 135,254 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 135,253 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255-35x18 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 126,239 miles

Both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 126,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,788 miles

Both headlights deteriorated & beam patterns poor.

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 100,492 miles

Front Wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,816 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 91,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,857 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 86,857 miles

Brake performance not tested zero pressure in osr tyre ( split rim ) nail in tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Inner inner edge of tyre is bald

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,780 miles

Front VENTED DISCS CORRODED FACES

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE LIMITS 225/40/18W RF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,020 miles

Fuel cap seal is deteriorating.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 83,020 miles

Fuel cap seal is deteriorating.

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,259 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear rear toe needs checking due too adverse wear on o/s/r inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35-18 runflat inner edge separated from casing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear rear toe needs checking due too adverse wear on o/s/r inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,311 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & slightly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2015 77,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,345 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,571 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,360 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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HY57 KNK is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HY57 KNK, 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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HY57 KNK is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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