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JM57 HAN

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,740 mi
Last recorded168,740 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM57 HAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 168,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 165,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 161,833 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 161,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation marking (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 159,899 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 159,889 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 158,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 157,721 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 152,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 151,755 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 151,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 151,721 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 151,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 151,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 150,852 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Apr 2015 150,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2014 148,504 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 148,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 130,712 miles

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge & dents in wheel

slight exhaust blow

small mirrors fitted to osf

Fail 20 Mar 2013 130,661 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge & dents in wheel

slight exhaust blow

small mirrors fitted to osf

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,173 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken,osf tyre wearing low on inner edge,runout in nsf wheel,nsr coil spring broken

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,138 miles

nsf/nsr tyres wearing low on edges

slight dent in nsf wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2011 90,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust bracket broken

front brake pads low

nsf/nsr tyres wearing low on edges

slight dent in nsf wheel

suspect exhaust m/fold leak

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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JM57 HAN is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JM57 HAN, 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 JM57 HAN registered?

JM57 HAN is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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