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GJ56 SVS

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,788 mi
Last recorded118,788 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 SVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 118,788 miles

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,835 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 111,676 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 109,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,797 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 108,774 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,938 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,897 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 100,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 93,634 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 93,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,394 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 88,394 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 80,987 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 45,104 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 36,481 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,703 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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GJ56 SVS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ56 SVS, 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 GJ56 SVS registered?

GJ56 SVS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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