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YH57 LRY

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,427 mi
Last recorded105,427 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LRY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 105,427 miles

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

all underbody corrosion .

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,572 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,151 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,875 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2019 94,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,544 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area / both n/side and o/side front (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2018 90,544 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area / both n/side and o/side front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess both n/side and o/side inner rear (1.1.15 (a))

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml is on

Pass 26 May 2016 76,359 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 28 May 2015 68,958 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,108 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 7 Oct 2011 42,646 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,282 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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YH57 LRY is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 YH57 LRY, 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 YH57 LRY registered?

YH57 LRY is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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