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LJ52 LEN

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,588 mi
Last recorded117,588 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 LEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 117,588 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

handbrake requirements just met

Pass 13 Mar 2025 115,323 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))

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

full factory fitted covers restricting view

Fail 12 Mar 2025 115,322 miles

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

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

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))

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

full factory fitted covers restricting view

Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,618 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 111,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 105,892 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,672 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 22 Feb 2022 97,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also wear indicator lamp illuminated (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear metal pipe from flexi hose to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,929 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

visible under-vehicle metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 90,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

visible under-vehicle metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,621 miles

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

front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,923 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,609 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 52,218 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,896 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 47,896 miles

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

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 28 Mar 2014 41,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,015 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 25,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,842 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 23 Mar 2010 12,740 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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LJ52 LEN is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LJ52 LEN, 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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LJ52 LEN is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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