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VK57 WRV

2007 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,725 mi
Last recorded66,725 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 WRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 66,725 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 66,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,333 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,749 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wish bone rear bush both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,762 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,991 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,155 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 60,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,765 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 58,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,144 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,334 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,273 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 38,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,374 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 34,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,642 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,809 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 27,730 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,267 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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VK57 WRV is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 VK57 WRV, 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 VK57 WRV registered?

VK57 WRV is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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