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W17 GUY

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,332 mi
Last recorded78,332 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 GUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,315 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,968 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,799 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 72,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2014 72,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 50,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 37,946 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,943 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 26,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside 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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W17 GUY is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W17 GUY, 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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W17 GUY is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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