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YC57 LJL

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,617 mi
Last recorded91,617 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 LJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 91,617 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 91,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,275 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,159 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,367 miles

headlamp beams poor recommend new bulbs

Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,256 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 80,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,724 miles

Front pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,461 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 70,233 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

front and rear pads very low

Fail 7 Jan 2019 70,233 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear pads very low

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 64,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,439 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,543 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre rear exhaust box

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,177 miles

Cuts in O/S/R tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,573 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

both rear tyres on wear indicators (3mm) and n/s/r showing wear on 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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YC57 LJL is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC57 LJL, 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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YC57 LJL is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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