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YE57 VCA

2007 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,307 mi
Last recorded83,307 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 VCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 83,307 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 82,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 80,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 73,491 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 73,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020 70,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,693 miles

both rear tyres showing signs wear inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,043 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 63,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 54,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,702 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Fail 16 Dec 2013 44,702 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad warning light on

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 20 Dec 2012 35,915 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 25,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leak from bottom hose area.

kerb damage to both n/s tyres.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 25,263 miles

coolant leak from bottom hose area.

kerb damage to both n/s tyres.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,546 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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YE57 VCA is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE57 VCA, 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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YE57 VCA is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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