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HJ57 WML

2007 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,311 mi
Last recorded164,311 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 WML
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 164,311 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 151,214 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,191 miles

Coolant leak top radiator hose is spilt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

central brake light is not working

Pass 11 Oct 2022 126,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,400 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 102,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 97,217 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear strong advise (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,805 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are starting to corrode slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear are deteriorated strong advise (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal is perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2018 90,763 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are starting to corrode slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear are deteriorated strong advise (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,661 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 63,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre at 2.0 mm and wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,112 miles

rear pads soon

Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,878 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 43,878 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,133 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,741 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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HJ57 WML is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 HJ57 WML, 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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HJ57 WML is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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