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TL51 LEW

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,487 mi
Last recorded114,487 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL51 LEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,487 miles

Rear General Underbody Corrosion Subframe

Fail 20 Mar 2026 114,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear General Underbody Corrosion Subframe

Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (3-4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2024 113,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (3-4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2023 112,827 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,008 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 112,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,193 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 110,190 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake hose slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 106,583 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,023 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 101,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,861 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2017 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working angel eye (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,315 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 79,280 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads "low"

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,120 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,386 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 41,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 25,290 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,290 miles

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

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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TL51 LEW is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TL51 LEW, 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 TL51 LEW registered?

TL51 LEW is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 January 2007.

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