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OY07 ARU

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,620 mi
Last recorded111,620 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 ARU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 111,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 109,484 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 109,484 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,451 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,116 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all 4 down pipe nuts almost nonexistant due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,532 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 90,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 83,339 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 77,423 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 62,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn,step treaded tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

yellow oil light comes on if left running ?

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,733 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,013 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

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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OY07 ARU is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY07 ARU, 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 OY07 ARU registered?

OY07 ARU is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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