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EN56 KVY

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,968 mi
Last recorded120,968 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 KVY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 120,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 112,709 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 106,172 miles

under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,180 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 105,175 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 103,819 miles

Coil spring worn All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 103,813 miles

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

Coil spring worn All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 97,929 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,075 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,486 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,228 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,779 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 65,779 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,668 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,773 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,541 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 35,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 23,202 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 23,202 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)

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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EN56 KVY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN56 KVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN56 KVY registered?

EN56 KVY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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