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AO56 HFJ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,263 mi
Last recorded77,263 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 77,263 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres start perish and crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes show corrosion upper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop.

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule upper ferrules and connectors show corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 77,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 75,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter/ cam cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 74,093 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter/ cam cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2021 69,825 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,080 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 65,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,288 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 58,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,755 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres uneven wear on tread

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,659 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,159 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,633 miles

advance exhaust blow cat / manifold area needs attention

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,276 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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AO56 HFJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO56 HFJ, 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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AO56 HFJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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