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EF57 KRO

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,128 mi
Last recorded116,128 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 KRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 116,128 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2025 114,981 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 114,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 114,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 113,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty need to be pushed hard (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake only just met requirement's

Fail 29 Dec 2022 113,038 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

parking brake only just met requirement's

Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Jacking block is missing

Slight exhaust blow from centre box

Fail 31 Dec 2021 111,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Jacking block is missing

Slight exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 29 Jan 2021 107,783 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 107,781 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine vac pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 90,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 87,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,751 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,802 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,802 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 53,438 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 May 2011 46,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,196 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,064 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,063 miles

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

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

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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EF57 KRO is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF57 KRO, 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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What year was EF57 KRO registered?

EF57 KRO is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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