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YK57 RUW

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,025 mi
Last recorded70,025 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RUW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,025 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 70,025 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2025 66,527 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 61,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 61,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,748 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,359 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,654 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 34,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 29,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge cracking on tread, perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edge cracking on tread, perished

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,571 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 27,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 24,921 miles

Bonnet safty catch siezing and requires lubrication as does bonnet locks.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside number plate lamp dim.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall continental 255/35R18/99Y.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,038 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 17,691 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,924 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 13,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 10,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RUW is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

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

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