2007 BMW Z4 2.0L Petrol · LV57 FWR

This 2007 BMW Z4 passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 with a handful of advisories, three days after failing on 19 May due to a parking brake efficiency fault. The vehicle has covered 106,367 miles over roughly 19 years, averaging around 5,600 miles per year—well below typical use and suggesting either light driving or extended periods of storage. The most pressing concern is the brake system. The offside front brake hose is showing slight deterioration, and both front brake discs are worn though not yet excessively. More significantly, the parking brake failed its efficiency test on the 19 May attempt, which was then corrected before the 22 May pass. This pattern suggests recent work was done to address the parking brake, but the underlying wear on the front brakes and hose condition indicates the brake system is ageing and will need attention soon. Brake hose deterioration can lead to loss of braking pressure if it ruptures, making this a genuine safety concern rather than a minor wear item. Rear tyre wear has been flagged consistently across the last two MOT tests. Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear, which typically points to either under-inflation, suspension geometry issues, or a combination of both. This pattern has persisted from May 2025 through to the present, suggesting it is not a one-off issue but rather a recurring condition that the owner has not fully resolved.