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J33 KEC

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,847 mi
Last recorded135,847 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 KEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 135,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 135,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 130,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 130,229 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,516 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 120,516 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 110,614 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 110,614 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 110,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 107,954 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 107,954 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 100,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 92,671 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 85,416 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 85,416 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 76,298 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 76,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 66,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 65,774 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise centre stop lamp lens damaged

Pass 23 May 2014 58,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2014 58,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 50,606 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear pads look low

Wipers clear but not great

Pass 24 May 2012 44,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,421 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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J33 KEC is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J33 KEC, 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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J33 KEC is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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