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FM55 RUR

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,127 mi
Last recorded119,127 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 RUR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 119,127 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 119,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,093 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 119,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 118,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 117,768 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 117,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 116,913 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 116,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 114,399 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 114,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread below 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2016 110,577 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 110,571 miles

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

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,487 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,687 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,043 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,733 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,895 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 35,895 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FM55 RUR is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM55 RUR, 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 FM55 RUR registered?

FM55 RUR is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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