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DB06 FAB

2006 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,524 mi
Last recorded93,524 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB06 FAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,524 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 93,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Mar 2023 90,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside lenses slightly condensed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to the minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front nearside lower fog/spot light inoperative

Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,448 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 77,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,700 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 74,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 72,967 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,783 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 67,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 Run Flat Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive possible cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,234 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 59,498 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated resulting in slightly indistinct beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 59,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated resulting in slightly indistinct beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,844 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,729 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,059 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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DB06 FAB is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DB06 FAB, 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 DB06 FAB registered?

DB06 FAB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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