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FY56 RPX

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,735 mi
Last recorded86,735 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 RPX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 86,735 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 86,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 86,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 86,350 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 86,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front fog light not illuminating

Pass 6 Apr 2019 83,797 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,981 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 78,974 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 53,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outer sill covers

o/s headlight inspection cover missing

o/s parking brake noisey when applied

Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,781 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 36,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,725 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,292 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 34,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,439 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 28,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,706 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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FY56 RPX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY56 RPX, 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 FY56 RPX registered?

FY56 RPX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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