2007 BMW Z4 · 11,353 MOT tests
2007 BMW Z4 reliability
2007 BMW Z4s fail 25.7% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 Z4 years (11,353 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- 25.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 82,352
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,353
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 BMW Z4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.3%
- Brakes8%
- Lights and electrics7.9%
- Tyres4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.88%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.26%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.55%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.54%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 1.52%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.9%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.52%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 BMW Z4 reliable?
2007 BMW Z4s fail 25.7% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 Z4 years (11,353 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 BMW Z4 MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.88% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.26% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 BMW Z4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 BMW Z4 shows 82,352 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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