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DY56 AUF

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

221,344 mi
Last recorded221,344 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 AUF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 221,344 miles

Front light aim just met requiments

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

Fail 16 May 2019 221,330 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine around engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front light aim just met requiments

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 218,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 218,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. 255/35R18 90Y (RUNFLAT) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 25 May 2017 215,433 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 215,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 205,346 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 22 Dec 2015 205,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 182,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 165,071 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 152,394 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 18 Sep 2012 152,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

off side front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2012 145,156 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 129,769 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 129,769 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,077 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 99,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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DY56 AUF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY56 AUF, 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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DY56 AUF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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