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YD57 BVM

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 BVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 130,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 129,018 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 128,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 128,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 124,529 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 124,527 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 120,872 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,277 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,847 miles

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

nearside front wiper smearing windscreen

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2020 115,847 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper smearing windscreen

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2019 108,334 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2019 108,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,915 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing very thin

Fail 8 Jan 2018 99,915 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

both rear tyre treads wearing very thin

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,042 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 90,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,745 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensation on inside of unit but not effecting beam image

front exhaust support broken but exhaust still supported

high level brake light lens missing

Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,715 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight has condensation on inside of unit but not effecting beam image

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front exhaust support broken but exhaust still supported

high level brake light lens missing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,588 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 67,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,148 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,629 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 62,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 51,705 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 51,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OSF ACC DAMAGE==ENG COVERS==EXH FR BRKT FRACTURED==FR DISCS WORN/PADS LOW

Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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YD57 BVM is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YD57 BVM, 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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YD57 BVM is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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