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OY57 NLU

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,105 mi
Last recorded122,105 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 NLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,105 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,398 miles

engine smoking slight

under cover tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,660 miles

Front engine light on the dash

Rear both tyres close to limit

slightly oil leak

underneath tray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 104,660 miles

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

Front engine light on the dash

Rear both tyres close to limit

slightly oil leak

underneath tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,818 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,366 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,355 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 13 Sep 2011 47,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,629 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 32,629 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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OY57 NLU is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY57 NLU, 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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OY57 NLU is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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