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YF57 FSY

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,532 mi
Last recorded121,532 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FSY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 121,532 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

LH Front fog lamp not working, RH damp

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

Parking Brake lever travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Apr 2025 121,524 miles

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

Front front engine undertray insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,962 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 118,962 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing causing the caliper to move out position when braking (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,802 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 112,802 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 107,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

undertray damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2021 107,501 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

undertray damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,699 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 100,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 95,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,746 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,057 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,056 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,366 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,987 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,930 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 19,032 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 19,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,551 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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YF57 FSY 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 65.2%.

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 YF57 FSY, 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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YF57 FSY is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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