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L5 BMU

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,915 mi
Last recorded66,915 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BMU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,915 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust mount fractured

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,637 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 64,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 62,395 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 59,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 54,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,831 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 50,831 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,084 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 45,963 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 37,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 30,373 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 30,373 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,639 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 24,610 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,269 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,142 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 23,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,774 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,459 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 19,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,410 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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L5 BMU is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L5 BMU, 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 L5 BMU registered?

L5 BMU is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is L5 BMU safe to buy?

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