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T16 XRA

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,294 mi
Last recorded136,294 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 XRA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 136,294 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 136,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 136,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips incorrect direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 126,387 miles

Front both front foglamps not working

Fail 1 Mar 2025 126,248 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O ring seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front foglamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on inner edge will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 123,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,479 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,799 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 117,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,651 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 97,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,246 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 91,246 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 91,217 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2017 83,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,419 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,691 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Apr 2012 40,413 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,445 miles

front exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2011 35,445 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,446 miles

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges almost to cords

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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T16 XRA is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T16 XRA, 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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T16 XRA is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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