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FP06 SUU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,025 mi
Last recorded104,025 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 SUU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,025 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,666 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 94,666 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2022 90,364 miles

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

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

brake pedal slight travel of sponginess

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,847 miles

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

Nearside headlamp - condensation

Pass 3 Feb 2020 72,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 69,452 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,300 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking on tread

Nearside Rear brake disc worn got lipped

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn got lipped

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 28 Jan 2017 64,428 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,366 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 56,085 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,085 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 51,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 51,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,605 miles

f/n/s tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s door mirror cracked

rear center brake light taped on

stone chip noted on the front screen

Pass 5 Feb 2011 36,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,092 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 36,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,998 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn inner edges, and woorn to 3mm-3.5mm in centres

slight flat spot o/s front wheel rim

Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,998 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn inner edges, and woorn to 3mm-3.5mm in centres

slight flat spot o/s front wheel rim

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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FP06 SUU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 FP06 SUU, 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 FP06 SUU registered?

FP06 SUU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is FP06 SUU safe to buy?

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