DVLA verified
MOT valid

2007 BMW Z42.5L Petrol

YB56 AEF

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2007 BMW Z4 is a Petrol vehicle with a 2497cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 132,623.

MOT
Valid
Expires 10/09/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
2497cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This 2007 BMW Z4 demonstrates an exceptionally clean roadworthiness status, maintaining a stable and positive maintenance trend backed by five consecutive first-time passes with zero recorded defects or advisories. In the most recent test conducted on September 11, 2025, at 132,623 miles, the vehicle passed without a single flaw noted by the examiner. This spotless record mirrors the preceding tests from October 2024 at 131,058 miles, October 2023 at 128,842 miles, October 2022 at 122,796 miles, and October 2021 at 115,449 miles, all of which resulted in clean passes. The mileage accumulation follows a consistent, predictable trajectory across the recorded timeline, averaging roughly six to seven thousand miles annually and matching the lifetime average of approximately 6,980 miles per year. Between October 2021 and October 2022, the car covered 7,347 miles, followed by moderate increments of 6,046 miles through October 2023, 2,216 miles up to October 2024, and 1,565 miles leading to the September 2025 test. This steady use indicates regular operation without prolonged periods of storage or excessive high-mileage strain, though the notably lower mileage accumulation in the final two years suggests the car may have seen lighter weekend use or been semi-retired. Because the official MOT dataset contains zero advisories or failure points over a five-year window, the digital record offers no clues regarding impending mechanical failures. A physical inspection must therefore prioritize common E85 chassis weak points that do not always trigger an immediate MOT failure, including the condition of the rear coil springs, front suspension lower control arm bushes, and steering rack play. Prospective buyers should also inspect the power hood motor operation, check the sills and subframes for hidden corrosion, and listen for VANOS rattle or oil leaks from the inline-six engine during a cold start.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This 2007 BMW Z4 demonstrates an exceptionally clean roadworthiness status, maintaining a stable and positive maintenance trend backed by five consecutive first-time passes with zero recorded defects or advisories. In the most recent test conducted on September 11, 2025, at 132,623 miles, the vehicle passed without a single flaw noted by the examiner. This spotless record mirrors the preceding tests from October 2024 at 131,058 miles, October 2023 at 128,842 miles, October 2022 at 122,796 miles, and October 2021 at 115,449 miles, all of which resulted in clean passes. The mileage accumulation follows a consistent, predictable trajectory across the recorded timeline, averaging roughly six to seven thousand miles annually and matching the lifetime average of approximately 6,980 miles per year. Between October 2021 and October 2022, the car covered 7,347 miles, followed by moderate increments of 6,046 miles through October 2023, 2,216 miles up to October 2024, and 1,565 miles leading to the September 2025 test. This steady use indicates regular operation without prolonged periods of storage or excessive high-mileage strain, though the notably lower mileage accumulation in the final two years suggests the car may have seen lighter weekend use or been semi-retired. Because the official MOT dataset contains zero advisories or failure points over a five-year window, the digital record offers no clues regarding impending mechanical failures. A physical inspection must therefore prioritize common E85 chassis weak points that do not always trigger an immediate MOT failure, including the condition of the rear coil springs, front suspension lower control arm bushes, and steering rack play. Prospective buyers should also inspect the power hood motor operation, check the sills and subframes for hidden corrosion, and listen for VANOS rattle or oil leaks from the inline-six engine during a cold start.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2007 BMW Z4 (YB56 AEF), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2021 to September 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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