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YF56 ZYR

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,962 mi
Last recorded138,962 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 ZYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 138,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 138,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,116 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 119,610 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,264 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 106,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

eml on

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,658 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 89,658 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside 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 25 Jul 2014 79,396 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,396 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,706 miles

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 7 Jul 2012 58,956 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 53,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket is split

Fail 16 Jul 2011 53,430 miles

Front exhaust bracket is split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,350 miles

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

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

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)

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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YF56 ZYR is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF56 ZYR, 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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YF56 ZYR is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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