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AO56 VAY

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,589 mi
Last recorded118,589 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VAY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,589 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light is on

under trays fitted hampering inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,595 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,128 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 104,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o.s number plate lamp dim

Pass 18 Dec 2013 98,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 18 Dec 2013 98,500 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 90,608 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 80,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2011 80,203 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2010 67,954 miles

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

Front brake discs worn slightly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,954 miles

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

Front brake discs worn slightly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,559 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VAY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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