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MF57 BFJ

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,646 mi
Last recorded90,646 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 BFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,646 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 90,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 90,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,109 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 84,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2021 78,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,826 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,493 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,458 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,005 miles

Covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre cracked in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,594 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,144 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 41,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,182 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,436 miles

Nearside front tyre rubbing off on edges

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

Offside front tyre rubbing off on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2011 28,436 miles

Nearside front tyre rubbing off on edges

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

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

Offside front tyre rubbing off on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,521 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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MF57 BFJ is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF57 BFJ, 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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MF57 BFJ is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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