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NV57 VNL

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,287 mi
Last recorded96,287 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 VNL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 96,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate partially insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged very slight cracking and slight damage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 96,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced tape on lens (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate partially insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 83,870 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 83,870 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust bolts corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 78,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,001 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2021 73,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2020 70,478 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 58,010 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,889 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,824 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2016 46,821 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail rear gearbox mount (6.1.D.1b)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,157 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 39,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 14,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,120 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 19,521 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 19,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,765 miles

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

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

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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NV57 VNL is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NV57 VNL, 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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NV57 VNL is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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