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AV56 TVN

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,566 mi
Last recorded91,566 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 TVN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 91,566 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,242 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 84,097 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,998 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,938 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,808 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,585 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,416 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,301 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 49,301 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 46,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,722 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,270 miles

all brake discs rusted

Fail 30 Jul 2012 42,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs rusted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,297 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust rear hanger mount bracket broken but exhaust system still supported

front and rear brake pads two thirds worn approx.

Pass 4 May 2011 34,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 18,344 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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AV56 TVN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV56 TVN, 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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What year was AV56 TVN registered?

AV56 TVN is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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