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OY07 OVX

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,046 mi
Last recorded118,046 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 OVX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,046 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 118,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 115,962 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 113,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 105,768 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 105,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear pipes to the flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,355 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 99,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,757 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 94,757 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect font (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect font (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,607 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 88,607 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,781 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 81,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,543 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 71,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,024 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 66,024 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 61,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,365 miles

Slight grease loss from offside outer rear c.v gaiter

Pass 2 Mar 2013 40,310 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,930 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,632 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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OY07 OVX is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OY07 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

OY07 OVX is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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