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YG57 YJL

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 YJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 68,723 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bulb out warning on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,595 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 68,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 68,264 miles

brake warning light on

bulb out warning on dash

Fail 3 Nov 2023 68,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor runs and bottle full (3.5 (a))

brake warning light on

bulb out warning on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2022 67,660 miles

Rear discs rusted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,114 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 58,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 48,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 45,068 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,052 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 40,812 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 33,913 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,913 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 24,699 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 YJL is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG57 YJL registered?

YG57 YJL is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is YG57 YJL safe to buy?

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