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SD57 YJN

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,335 mi
Last recorded84,335 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 YJN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 84,335 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 84,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

alloy under tray/sub frame damaged

exhaust mounting to gearbox broken

osf and osr body damage

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Jul 2024 79,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

alloy under tray/sub frame damaged

exhaust mounting to gearbox broken

osf and osr body damage

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,627 miles

body damage osf

Fail 24 Jul 2023 75,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

body damage osf

Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,704 miles

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

osf lower suspension arm rear bush not fitted correctly

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Jul 2021 67,704 miles

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

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

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

osf lower suspension arm rear bush not fitted correctly

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Jun 2020 64,264 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 62,229 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 62,228 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,843 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,736 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,838 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,599 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,490 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,541 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 33,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,410 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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SD57 YJN is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD57 YJN, 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 SD57 YJN registered?

SD57 YJN is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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