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YJ07 LJW

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,556 mi
Last recorded117,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 LJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 117,556 miles

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

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

very slight travel on service brake

Fail 4 Jun 2025 117,556 miles

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

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

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

very slight travel on service brake

Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 116,342 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,547 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 109,378 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 102,808 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,134 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 95,133 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,259 miles

handbrake t/b adjusted soon

offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes worn

offside front tyre edge worn

offside front tyre wall damage

rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,762 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRW WALL DAMAGED, WORN AND CRACKED TYRE EDGE

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 73,762 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRW WALL DAMAGED, WORN AND CRACKED TYRE EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 24 Oct 2014 55,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 55,656 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 43,773 miles

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,548 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,375 miles

damage to n/s/f outer sidewall

front bumper loose

n/s/r tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,967 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,565 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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YJ07 LJW is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ07 LJW, 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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YJ07 LJW is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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