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YA56 FNX

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 FNX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 92,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Brake servo inoperative pedal hard (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lambda sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes pitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 88,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 88,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 87,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 84,113 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 84,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 81,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside performance still low but within MOT limits, 25% imbalance at lock out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 81,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (2), under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind road wheel, unable to inspect fully, road wheel & suspension in the way (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,289 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 77,289 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,566 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,109 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,224 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 57,117 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,794 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,529 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,373 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 17,179 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 17,179 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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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YA56 FNX is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YA56 FNX, 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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YA56 FNX is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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