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YG57 BYW

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,032 mi
Last recorded111,032 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 BYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 111,032 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flange nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 111,032 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flange nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,490 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,767 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2021 90,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,494 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,430 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,768 miles

both front tyres edgeware/ perished 2007

wipers smeer

Fail 28 Sep 2015 27,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear edgeware/ perished 2007

both front tyres edgeware/ perished 2007

wipers smeer

Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,121 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,209 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 18,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,988 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 10,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,594 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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YG57 BYW is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG57 BYW, 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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What year was YG57 BYW registered?

YG57 BYW is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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