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AV56 ZHF

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,833 mi
Last recorded131,833 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZHF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 131,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 120,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 120,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,009 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,689 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 73,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,747 miles

mil light on

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,314 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,302 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 wiperblades are smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 42,486 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 21 Jan 2012 37,688 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges inner and outer

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,972 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 29,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 22,045 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 ZHF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV56 ZHF, 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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AV56 ZHF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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