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2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,196 mi
Last recorded129,196 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 XXX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 125,336 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 125,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 122,515 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 118,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2.5mm depth. 225/50/16. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3.5mm depth. 225/50/16. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm depth. 225/50/16. (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyre valves perishing

both front tyres perishing on the tread area

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both front upper suspension mounts rubber splitting partially

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2017 118,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes, play. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades loose on their clips

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2.5mm depth. 225/50/16. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3.5mm depth. 225/50/16. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm depth. 225/50/16. (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyre valves perishing

both front tyres perishing on the tread area

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both front upper suspension mounts rubber splitting partially

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,051 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 110,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 100,829 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 100,829 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,146 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,464 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 74,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,239 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,991 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 67,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,585 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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BM52 XXX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BM52 XXX, 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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BM52 XXX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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