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FH57 SHX

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,928 mi
Last recorded96,928 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 SHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 92,887 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency lower in comparison to Offside

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 87,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,507 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 86,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,450 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,347 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 79,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers fitted, obscuring view to some components

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside dipped headlamp beam aim close to upper limit

over sill trim covers fitted at offside and nearside of vehicle

unable to view condition of inner brake pads with road wheels in position

under body panels fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 78,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

parking brake requirements only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

unable to fully inspect condition of brakes with road wheels in place, advise further inspection/attention

wear developing on inner tread of offside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2018 77,435 miles

Advise further inspection of brake pads

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear parking (secondary) brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine bay covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

surface corrosion on various components on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,299 miles

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

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

engine bay covers fitted obscuring view to some components

over sill trim covers fitted obscuring view to sill panels

unable to view condition of inner brake pads with road wheels in position

under body panels fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,526 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is perished

r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Dec 2015 74,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is perished

r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,932 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 68,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,734 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 59,726 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,000 miles

front and rear disc's corroded and lipped

Fail 30 Nov 2011 42,872 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 and rear disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,842 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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FH57 SHX is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FH57 SHX, 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 FH57 SHX registered?

FH57 SHX is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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