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BU56 ZVZ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,903 mi
Last recorded130,903 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 130,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from front to rear and to rear flexi hoses. (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))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 128,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rears1 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 128,403 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 125,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 125,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,409 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 122,409 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 119,325 miles

Both rear tyres slight edge wear (inner)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 115,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 111,532 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 111,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,502 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,733 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 102,408 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,966 miles

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

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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BU56 ZVZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU56 ZVZ, 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 BU56 ZVZ registered?

BU56 ZVZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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