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SG57 GAV

2007 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 GAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,805 miles

(Manufactures under trays present restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers present restricting inspection of components)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 95,822 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 95,642 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 5 Jul 2022 95,579 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 95,559 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,013 miles

Offside Front Wheel arch bulb shield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 3 Mar 2020 93,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel arch bulb shield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,577 miles

Centre brake light lamp missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 81,183 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre monitoring light stay on

Pass 1 Mar 2018 68,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 68,064 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake wear warning lamp wire insecure (1.9.2a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

runflat and non runflat tyres mixed on vehilce runflat rear non runflat front

Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,192 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 53,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,798 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,491 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,003 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 38,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,269 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 24,269 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,016 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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SG57 GAV is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SG57 GAV, 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 SG57 GAV registered?

SG57 GAV is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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