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MB56 SAM

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,664 mi
Last recorded88,664 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB56 SAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,664 miles

manufactures engine cover and under trays restricting inspection of components

Fail 5 Dec 2025 88,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

manufactures engine cover and under trays restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Nov 2024 81,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust joint nuts corroded

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Dec 2023 76,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 30 Nov 2023 76,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no dip pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no dip pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,346 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 67,592 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,087 miles

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

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

traction control light on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 62,087 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,318 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,586 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 50,585 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,533 miles

some movement in wishbone rear bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2011 37,274 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & beginning to loose shape

some movement in wishbone rear bushes

very slight movement in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,567 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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MB56 SAM is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MB56 SAM, 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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MB56 SAM is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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