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AV57 VTO

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,812 mi
Last recorded191,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 VTO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 191,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 189,912 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 189,912 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 186,646 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 186,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 183,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2023 183,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 183,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 183,023 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 183,023 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 180,093 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 180,994 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 167,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 154,109 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 154,109 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 140,433 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine managment light on

Fail 11 Nov 2016 140,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine managment light on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 125,598 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 125,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,123 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 112,123 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,443 miles

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

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,180 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,285 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,994 miles

offside front dip beam light output

Fail 26 Oct 2011 72,994 miles

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

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

offside front dip beam light output

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,649 miles

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 3 Jun 2010 66,623 miles

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)

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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AV57 VTO is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV57 VTO, 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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AV57 VTO is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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