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AL05 ARA

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,757 mi
Last recorded82,757 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 ARA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2025 82,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 28 Dec 2024 77,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 72,902 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 72,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed severe oil leak n/s/f side of engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 59,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 54,273 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 48,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,201 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,818 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2014 33,167 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

trim under bonnet insecure (placed in boot)

Fail 30 May 2013 32,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

trim under bonnet insecure (placed in boot)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,824 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,507 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 22,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,483 miles

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

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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AL05 ARA is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AL05 ARA, 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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AL05 ARA is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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