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YD57 ZMX

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,813 mi
Last recorded195,813 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 ZMX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 195,813 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 19 Jun 2025 192,775 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger on rear silencer broken but still supported by another hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 192,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush worn anti roll bar moving side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted hold down clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush worn anti roll bar moving side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger on rear silencer broken but still supported by another hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 188,408 miles

, bonnet secondary catch seized

Nearside Front , caliper clip missing

Offside Front , fog lamp not working

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 188,408 miles

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

, bonnet secondary catch seized

Nearside Front , caliper clip missing

Offside Front , fog lamp not working

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 181,427 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger @ backbox (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 15 Aug 2023 181,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both washer jets (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear heatshield loose @ backbox

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger @ backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2022 171,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 171,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 168,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 155,657 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nsf & Osf suspension arm bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 155,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nsf & Osf suspension arm bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 153,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 145,360 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 131,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 121,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,455 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,773 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,029 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,546 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,317 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,997 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 48,997 miles

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

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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YD57 ZMX is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black 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 YD57 ZMX, 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 ZMX is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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