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BL56 BUA

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 93,570 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

certain components obscured from view

Fail 2 Apr 2025 91,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

certain components obscured from view

Pass 1 May 2024 88,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,181 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 77,959 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,123 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 75,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 72,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,006 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2017 54,947 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 47,291 miles

engine covers fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

underbody covers fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

Pass 27 May 2015 41,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2014 35,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 29,296 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,278 miles

unable to fully inspect under bonnet & underside as covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 18,581 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,165 miles

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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BL56 BUA is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BL56 BUA, 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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BL56 BUA is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 February 2007.

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