2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 BMW Z4 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,009 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,009 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    103 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    57 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes11.6%
  2. Suspension10.3%
  3. Lights & electrics9.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  5. Tyres5.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 BMW Z4?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2007 BMW Z4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,009 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 BMW Z4?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 BMW Z4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).