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GJ56 WWV

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,240 mi
Last recorded92,240 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 WWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 92,240 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 89,581 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 89,581 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,988 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,237 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 78,237 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,117 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 72,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,579 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2017 67,579 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,742 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 24,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,611 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,452 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 WWV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ56 WWV, 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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GJ56 WWV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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