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SG57 AAF

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 AAF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 130,000 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 129,990 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 127,621 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 127,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 123,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 123,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 119,062 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 114,339 miles

Nearside Front fog light in opp

Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2019 103,522 miles

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

Rear Slight external corroded to casing

Fail 10 Dec 2019 103,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Slight external corroded to casing

Pass 20 Aug 2019 103,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play on column (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,411 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 99,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,739 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber mount (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust mount fractured

slight wear o/s front disc

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,382 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,952 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 74,311 miles

rear exhaust support fractured

Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,497 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 45,497 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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SG57 AAF is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SG57 AAF, 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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SG57 AAF is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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