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LJ07 OJH

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,838 mi
Last recorded164,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 OJH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 164,838 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 164,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged very badly worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 153,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 146,985 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 142,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,796 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 125,418 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (possibly internal brake drum causing roughness) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (possibly internal brake drum causing roughness) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,372 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 106,453 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 106,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 97,685 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 97,684 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Oil leak GEAR BOX REAR SEAL

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,381 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Oil leak GEAR BOX REAR SEAL

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,048 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,046 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,602 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb out warning light on

covers fitted over both sills

Fail 22 Oct 2013 58,724 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb out warning light on

covers fitted over both sills

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 46,332 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2011 46,332 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 31,685 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 31,684 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LJ07 OJH 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 65.4%.

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 LJ07 OJH, 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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LJ07 OJH is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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