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LJ57 FBD

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,229 mi
Last recorded57,229 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 FBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 57,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 53,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 50,120 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,713 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,622 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 46,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,041 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,389 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 42,389 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,840 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 40,840 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 37,993 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 33,872 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,549 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 29,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,696 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,623 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 12,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LJ57 FBD is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJ57 FBD, 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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LJ57 FBD is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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