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AF57 GGJ

2007 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,221 mi
Last recorded158,221 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 158,221 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 158,221 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 152,381 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 149,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 145,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 10 Nov 2020 145,180 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 23 May 2019 139,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks undertray fitted

Fail 1 May 2019 139,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

parking brake only just passed

Pass 11 Jan 2018 128,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 119,387 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 119,387 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,755 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 118,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 118,480 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust pin hole

rear brake discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,603 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

pin hole middle exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,001 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,089 miles

front brake pads low 4mm

Fail 31 Aug 2010 53,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low 4mm

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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AF57 GGJ is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF57 GGJ, 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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AF57 GGJ is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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