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VN57 PYL

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 PYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2026 72,529 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2025 71,843 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 71,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 69,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,108 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 63,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 55,708 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 55,658 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,047 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,220 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 48,220 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 40,265 miles

some wear front control arm brackets

Pass 21 Nov 2015 32,179 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 32,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,526 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 23,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,684 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 8,999 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 7,976 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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VN57 PYL is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VN57 PYL, 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 VN57 PYL registered?

VN57 PYL is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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