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J3 RYS

2007 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,178 mi
Last recorded113,178 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 RYS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 103,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 103,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear petrol cap seal slightly perishing.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 97,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper arm broken.

Offside Rear petrol cap seal slightly perishing.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,739 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 91,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 78,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear compliance bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear compliance bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,274 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,795 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,430 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,273 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

front wipers smearing slightly

n/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,888 miles

front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2010 16,844 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,210 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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J3 RYS is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J3 RYS, 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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J3 RYS is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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