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GC53 GWC

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC53 GWC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 87,500 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 85,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 83,236 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 83,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 May 2023 80,452 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 78,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 77,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 76,225 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 71,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 70,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 66,383 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,251 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 61,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 57,049 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,052 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 45,989 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 38,582 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket detached.

Pass 1 May 2010 31,377 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 1 May 2009 23,805 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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GC53 GWC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GC53 GWC, 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 GC53 GWC registered?

GC53 GWC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is GC53 GWC safe to buy?

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