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AO57 HRA

2007 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,348 mi
Last recorded102,348 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HRA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 102,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,353 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,498 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 87,498 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,282 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,932 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 61,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,697 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,348 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 27,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 8 Oct 2010 22,186 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AO57 HRA is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO57 HRA, 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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AO57 HRA is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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