2007 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · YJ07 PMM

The 2025‑12‑02 MOT at 72,953 miles passed, yet the test sheet recorded front and rear brake discs pitted or scored, thin front brake pads and a near‑side rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, showing that the vehicle remains roadworthy but with recurring wear that has not been fully remedied. Previous tests from 2021 to 2024 repeatedly flagged play in the steering rack inner joints, excessive wear of suspension arm pins and bushes, and persistent brake binding, indicating a stable maintenance pattern rather than a clear worsening trend. At 19 years old the 72,953‑mile odometer averages 3,840 miles per year, a low usage figure that may reflect long periods of inactivity. However the interval from the 2024‑12‑12 failure at 66,975 miles to the 2025‑12‑02 pass at 72,953 miles adds nearly 6,000 miles in twelve months, a marked acceleration compared with the more modest yearly gains seen in earlier years such as the 2,471 miles recorded between 2019 and 2021. A buyer should therefore inspect the steering rack inner joints and suspension arm pins and bushes for excessive play, examine the condition of the brake discs for deep scoring or cracks, verify pad thickness and check for binding, and assess tyre tread depth and sidewall perishing. The recurring exhaust mounting defect and perished fuel cap seal also merit attention, as does any evidence of structural rust beyond the disc corrosion already noted. While the latest test confirms roadworthiness, the pattern of deferred brake and tyre maintenance suggests that a thorough in‑person evaluation of these components is essential before final purchase.