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LX57 VJV

2007 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,348 mi
Last recorded127,348 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 VJV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 127,348 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 122,037 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 117,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 109,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 105,319 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,982 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 95,977 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,420 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

Offside Front tyre very close to limit

both front suspension arms ball joints and rear bushes poor

nearside rear tyre low

Fail 15 Jun 2016 83,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre low

Offside Front tyre very close to limit

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front suspension arms ball joints and rear bushes poor

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 19 May 2015 76,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 68,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 68,307 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 58,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,610 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 21 May 2012 55,610 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 18 May 2011 49,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,623 miles

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

front number plate beginning to peel away from fixings at ends

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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LX57 VJV is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LX57 VJV, 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 LX57 VJV registered?

LX57 VJV is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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