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AJ56 YLN

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 YLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 155,753 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears thinned by corrosion and both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 140,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 124,848 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 124,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front tyres uneven wear

MIL displayed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres are bald on inner shoulders

front exhaust bracket is loose

front to rear at rear and rear brake pipes are all badly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,721 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 110,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator illuminated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 94,903 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,283 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Jul 2012 52,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,284 miles

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

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

both front brake disc poor condition

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear brake disc poor condition

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,880 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 28,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AJ56 YLN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 60,936 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 AJ56 YLN, 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 20 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ56 YLN is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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