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LB57 YEX

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,765 mi
Last recorded153,765 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 YEX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 153,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Could be residue from previous repair. A lot of gaskets look new. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 145,073 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 130,738 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 130,735 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,077 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,381 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 92,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,873 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 85,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,720 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 64,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,195 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,775 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,775 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 32,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 22,627 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 16,806 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 10,339 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 9,089 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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LB57 YEX is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LB57 YEX, 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 LB57 YEX registered?

LB57 YEX is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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