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GX56 WAE

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,450 mi
Last recorded145,450 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 WAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 145,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside headlight condensated

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 145,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside headlight condensated

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 143,534 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp unit has condensation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 143,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp unit has condensation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,175 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp unit has condensation

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 25 Oct 2022 138,172 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp unit has condensation

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2021 131,530 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 131,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 129,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in lamp (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 119,439 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2019 119,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18/90W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,521 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 105,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,165 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2016 80,751 miles

Engine management light on

Plastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to N/S/F wing,N/S/R and centre rear bumper

Slight damage to front bumper and undertray

Slight play in both side front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,220 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight miss shape on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2015 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre slight miss shape on inner edge

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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GX56 WAE is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GX56 WAE, 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 GX56 WAE registered?

GX56 WAE is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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