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YL07 XYB

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,480 mi
Last recorded169,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 XYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 169,480 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 158,758 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 140,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 118,557 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 102,535 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 102,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,229 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 92,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,390 miles

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

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

need f/w tracking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,666 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,666 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,639 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm on inner edge [Bridgestone 225/40 X R18W].

Fail 11 Oct 2014 66,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm on inner edge [Bridgestone 225/40 X R18W].

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,317 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 63,564 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2013 63,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,538 miles

sills covered /under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,713 miles

sill covers fitted1

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,105 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jul 2010 40,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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YL07 XYB is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YL07 XYB, 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 YL07 XYB registered?

YL07 XYB is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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