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YC57 UWA

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,525 mi
Last recorded87,525 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 UWA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 87,525 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 76,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 73,164 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 73,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 70,149 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,034 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 69,034 miles

Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 67,206 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 67,205 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,884 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 64,844 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,466 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 60,641 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 60,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,645 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 56,432 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,003 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 34,662 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,314 miles

Nearside 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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YC57 UWA is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YC57 UWA, 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 YC57 UWA registered?

YC57 UWA is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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