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M17 OJA

2017 BMW Z4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

86,160 mi
Last recorded86,160 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW Z429,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 OJA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 86,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2026 57,625 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel has a welding repair

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 75,009 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 53,064 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,137 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 53,026 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,996 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,631 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 52,631 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,224 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 45,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear edges

Rear diff box misting of oil suspect seal

drivers wiper blade slight smear advise clean

windscreen minor stone chipped

Pass 29 May 2021 50,481 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,320 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slight damage in bumper

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm wear inner edge outer sidewall surface perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 30 May 2020 49,075 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,145 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,038 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,354 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,379 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,594 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,401 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 22,771 miles

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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M17 OJA is a 2017 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

Across all 2017 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M17 OJA, 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 9 years old, this BMW Z4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M17 OJA registered?

M17 OJA is a 2017 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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