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YG57 VZX

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

242,132 mi
Last recorded242,132 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 242,132 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 242,132 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 237,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 227,690 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 206,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 188,754 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 173,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge + out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 173,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge + out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 154,982 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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 118,027 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 118,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 102,623 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 18 Nov 2014 86,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,858 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,043 miles

Nearside 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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YG57 VZX is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YG57 VZX, 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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YG57 VZX is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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