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FG57 GVT

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,498 mi
Last recorded89,498 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 GVT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 89,498 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All, rear, lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 82,880 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion to body/chassis and suspension

Fail 4 Jan 2025 82,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion to body/chassis and suspension

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,110 miles

wear to both front tyres

wear to front suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,668 miles

both front tyres worn inner

wear to both front wishbones rear bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2020 78,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

wear both front tyres inner edges and wear to offside rear tyre close to limit

wear to both front wishbones rear bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,948 miles

condition of front number plate

crack in screen

slight wear nearside rear tyre inner edge

wear front wishbones rear bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,456 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,019 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s front worn close to cords both edges. centre tread approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s rear worn inner edges. centre tread approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front worn + pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

front exhaust flange section corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear approx 85% worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear slightly pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

n/s o/s front tyres worn both edges. centre tread approx 3.5mm

slight play n/s o/s front wishbone outer ball joint rubber bondings

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,546 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,374 miles

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

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

radiater fan slightly noisy

slight play n/s o/s front steering rack inner tie rod end

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Fail 21 Sep 2013 44,332 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)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

radiater fan slightly noisy

slight play n/s o/s front steering rack inner tie rod end

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,684 miles

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

slight play n/s o/s front suspension ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r jacking block missing ?

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,784 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

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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FG57 GVT is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG57 GVT, 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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FG57 GVT is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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