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GJ06 VPV

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,234 mi
Last recorded105,234 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 105,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 105,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Dec 2016 99,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone lower outer (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge only (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread letters slight fading (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,789 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 89,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,542 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 9 Jun 2014 81,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,839 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 72,839 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 60,610 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 51,072 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 51,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2010 41,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,010 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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GJ06 VPV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ06 VPV, 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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GJ06 VPV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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