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KB57 OWG

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,986 mi
Last recorded116,986 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 OWG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 116,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,287 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 115,115 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 115,112 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 114,601 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,864 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still effective

Nearside Front front fog lamp inop

Pass 8 Mar 2021 112,250 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 112,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault & BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,097 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,049 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 109,049 miles

Emissions not tested LAMBA HIGH ( exhaust blowing ) (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 109,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leaking Rear (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring some components

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Front ns/os (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,548 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 106,548 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,705 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 100,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 87,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,893 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,012 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,253 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 64,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2012 47,745 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 47,743 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,170 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KB57 OWG is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KB57 OWG, 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 KB57 OWG registered?

KB57 OWG is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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