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BM07 SPY

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

101,191 mi
Last recorded101,191 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM07 SPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 101,191 miles

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components

some deterioration to offside front back plate

Fail 26 Jan 2026 101,191 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components

some deterioration to offside front back plate

Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,610 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components/rear sub-frame/suspension arms

deterioration to offside front back plate assembly

some wear to rear tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2024 95,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 94,887 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 94,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,508 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 92,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 92,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Steel section of flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Very slight wheel bearing play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Steel section of flexi brake hose slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 89,690 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Steel section of flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Very slight wheel bearing play

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Steel section of flexi brake hose slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 87,621 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 84,823 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,637 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 71,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 71,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,019 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,019 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 53,361 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,361 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r wheel slight buckled

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,328 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 43,328 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,303 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 27,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (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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BM07 SPY is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BM07 SPY, 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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BM07 SPY is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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