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FH56 ESV

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,055 mi
Last recorded113,055 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 ESV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 113,055 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,732 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,491 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,363 miles

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

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 16 Jan 2015 94,693 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres close to markers badly worn on inner edges but no cords showing. strongly advise replacement

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,399 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 83,393 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 21 Dec 2012 70,180 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 70,175 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,241 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 57,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,841 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 40,780 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)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,780 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

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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FH56 ESV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FH56 ESV, 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 FH56 ESV registered?

FH56 ESV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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