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BN56 FHW

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,488 mi
Last recorded103,488 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 FHW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,488 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

discs corroded

tyre warning light on

Fail 12 Feb 2022 103,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

discs corroded

tyre warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2016 99,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,179 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres are worn low on edges advise replacement

Fail 15 Dec 2015 94,179 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres are worn low on edges advise replacement

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,513 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,004 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,888 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 39,887 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,507 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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BN56 FHW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BN56 FHW, 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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BN56 FHW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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