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YC07 XBR

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,149 mi
Last recorded138,149 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 XBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 138,149 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 133,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 130,622 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 130,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 128,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 128,475 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 126,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 126,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner cup bolts loose

Pass 9 May 2016 122,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 225/45R18 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

wing has damage to it causing it to have a Sharpe edge. but not dangerous.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,585 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 104,585 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 83,098 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 52,134 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 38,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 38,792 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,500 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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YC07 XBR is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC07 XBR, 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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YC07 XBR is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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