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M26 FCG

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

58,490 mi
Last recorded58,490 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 FCG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 58,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 57,336 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 57,024 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 49,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 55,914 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 46,450 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 46,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 54,520 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 42,509 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,876 miles

Fuel cap seal is perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread low / bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Jacking block missing , Offside front

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure & not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread low / bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 52,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal is perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread low / bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Jacking block missing , Offside front

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure & not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread low / bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged / cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 52,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning on /pads ok

Pass 25 Oct 2021 39,163 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,717 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system ; Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Brake pad warning lamp on ?

Note ; Jacking block missing , Offside front

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,801 miles

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

Note ; Jacking block missing

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Suspension ; Front lower arm rearward bushes & ball joint mounts appear soft

Tyres ; Unevenly worn , Nearside front & Offside front

Fail 25 Apr 2019 47,801 miles

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

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

Note ; Jacking block missing

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

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

Suspension ; Front lower arm rearward bushes & ball joint mounts appear soft

Tyres ; Unevenly worn , Nearside front & Offside front

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,877 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front & Rear brakes 11 %~ , Parking brakes 21 %

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,216 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,276 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , rear 12 % ( n/s lower ), Parking brakes 21 % ( o/s lower )

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; o/s/f & o/s/r corroded at inner areas

Fail 28 Apr 2017 41,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside / outside (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes ; Imbalance , rear 12 % ( n/s lower ), Parking brakes 21 % ( o/s lower )

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; o/s/f & o/s/r corroded at inner areas

Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,118 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,715 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 31,714 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,133 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges, almost to cords

Offside front tyre worn heavily on edges, almost to cords

Fail 6 Dec 2013 11,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges, almost to cords

Offside front tyre worn heavily on edges, almost to cords

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 17,866 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,116 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 13,632 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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M26 FCG is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

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 M26 FCG, 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 M26 FCG registered?

M26 FCG is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is M26 FCG safe to buy?

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