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FV57 VWM

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VWM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 96,576 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 92,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,762 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,036 miles

Nearside Front Top mount rubber split

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,669 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

Pass 31 Dec 2019 73,224 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on 2mm and worn inner edge down to second skin in part (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,563 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,404 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,866 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 38,866 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 37,563 miles

center exhaust box has slight exhaust gas leak

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2015 37,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust box has slight exhaust gas leak

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 34,979 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 34,979 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 32,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 28,476 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 28,470 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine warning lamp on dash illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,690 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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FV57 VWM is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV57 VWM, 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 FV57 VWM registered?

FV57 VWM is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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