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YK57 PVZ

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,844 mi
Last recorded90,844 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 PVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 90,844 miles

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

fuel cap seal o ring is perished and cracked

offside head lamp leveler does adjust, possibly not fully

slight fluctuation from front brakes

Fail 6 Jan 2026 90,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 87,491 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive quite substantial leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp innoperative

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 87,491 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive quite substantial leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp innoperative

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 82,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 82,756 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,694 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,686 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,797 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 65,796 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,687 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 54,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,180 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 47,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,945 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,130 miles

osf osr tyres low tread and low inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2017 28,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf osr tyres low tread and low inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,298 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 22,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,536 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,348 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 8,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 5,723 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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YK57 PVZ is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK57 PVZ, 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 YK57 PVZ registered?

YK57 PVZ is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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