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F3 RTY

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,185 mi
Last recorded76,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 RTY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,788 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 70,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 70,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 67,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear of plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,883 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 57,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,462 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 47,217 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,136 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,891 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,947 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 22,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,737 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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F3 RTY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F3 RTY, 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 F3 RTY registered?

F3 RTY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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