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FY57 VTX

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,213 mi
Last recorded135,213 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 VTX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 135,213 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 126,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 121,573 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 121,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 113,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 111,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 107,565 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 99,529 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 99,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 97,000 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 90,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2016 83,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 79,453 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 79,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 68,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,806 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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FY57 VTX is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY57 VTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY57 VTX registered?

FY57 VTX is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is FY57 VTX safe to buy?

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