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FL56 VLJ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,215 mi
Last recorded72,215 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 VLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 72,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from all flexi hoses front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres heavily worn also cracked around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear rim damaged slight wield defect

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished

Offside Rear handbrake effect slight lag on operation

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close too showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,582 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 68,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,599 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,718 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner/outer tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer tread

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear shock absorber outer casings

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,120 miles

front discs lipped/worn

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut on side wall

rear discs lipped/worn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,736 miles

Small cut in NSR tyre sideswall, cosmetic only.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,146 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 22,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,034 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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FL56 VLJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL56 VLJ, 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 FL56 VLJ registered?

FL56 VLJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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