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J16 DFC

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,557 mi
Last recorded64,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 DFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 64,557 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 61,597 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 61,597 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flickering (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split & perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 56,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 50,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2023 50,436 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,794 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 14 Oct 2022 44,791 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

T.P.M. warning light is on

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,896 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 40,896 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,604 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 38,604 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 36,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 32,672 miles

off side front tyre cracked/perished slightly and worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,342 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2015 28,339 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,810 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 23,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,250 miles

Front number plate becoming unstuck.

Slight curb damage to offside rear tyre sidewall.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 15,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate becoming unstuck.

Slight curb damage to offside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 12,850 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 10,611 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 6,786 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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J16 DFC is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 J16 DFC, 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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J16 DFC is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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