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HG57 VLV

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,118 mi
Last recorded104,118 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 VLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 104,118 miles

Front Both sides fog lamps are not working

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine upper & lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/50R16 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 104,117 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both sides fog lamps are not working

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine upper & lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/50R16 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 96,985 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp is damaged

Front Lower Fog lamps are not working both sides

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2025 96,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp is damaged

Front Lower Fog lamps are not working both sides

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2024 92,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

neither of the front tyres are run-flats

Fail 24 Jul 2024 92,617 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

neither of the front tyres are run-flats

Pass 1 Aug 2023 89,705 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 89,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

front wiper blades replacements recommended

parking brake service recommended

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,044 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,698 miles

front brake reaction bushes worn

front flexi brake pipes perished

Fail 17 Apr 2019 88,674 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

oil level warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 87,196 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

offside rear brake anti sqeal device missing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,762 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,733 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,339 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 35,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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HG57 VLV is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HG57 VLV, 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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HG57 VLV is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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