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C11 FVE

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,717 mi
Last recorded178,717 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 FVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 178,717 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 177,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 175,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 174,848 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 172,277 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 172,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 172,190 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Cannot have sidelamps on separately (4.2.2 (a))

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 8 Jul 2020 165,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 164,312 miles

chip in windscreen less than 40mm

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

stepping on nearside and offside front tyres on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2018 162,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 162,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 153,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 139,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,569 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 1,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,603 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,836 miles

all brake discs showing surface corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2009 18,508 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 18,508 miles

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

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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C11 FVE is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C11 FVE, 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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C11 FVE is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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