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YG57 OJJ

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,654 mi
Last recorded78,654 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 OJJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,654 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 78,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 72,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,755 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,325 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 69,325 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front head lights (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lightoperated , front indicator lights up and not side light (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight has slight movement but still correct on patten

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 66,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted securing device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight has slight movement but still correct on patten

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 64,317 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,075 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 60,075 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,591 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 56,583 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,897 miles

nsf and osf lower arms rear bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

nsr brake pad spring clip missing

Fail 29 Dec 2016 51,816 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pad spring clip missing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,188 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2013 33,341 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2013 33,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2012 27,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,629 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,315 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 OJJ is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG57 OJJ, 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 OJJ registered?

YG57 OJJ is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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