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BV56 PUF

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,784 mi
Last recorded50,784 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 PUF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 50,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 47,435 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 47,435 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 45,944 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 45,938 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 43,840 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,522 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,891 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,330 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,719 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,368 miles

all tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2012 21,345 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres heavily cracked

nearside front tyre heavily cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,740 miles

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

all tyre treads cracking

near side window will not open

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,015 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 9,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 9,426 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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BV56 PUF 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 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 BV56 PUF, 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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BV56 PUF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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