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LY07 LFX

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,451 mi
Last recorded73,451 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 LFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 73,451 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 27 May 2025 73,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 64,340 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 64,340 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both number plate lights have reduced output

Pass 24 May 2023 60,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 58,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 53,207 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,029 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 40,029 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 34,596 miles

all brake discs slightly coroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, plus have cracks on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,924 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,776 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 20,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake warrning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2014 18,013 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,065 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,459 miles

N/s/f shock absorber gaitor adrift

Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,706 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 9,706 miles

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

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

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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LY07 LFX is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LY07 LFX, 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 LY07 LFX registered?

LY07 LFX is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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