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GN56 VMZ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,338 mi
Last recorded135,338 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VMZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 135,338 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 119,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 117,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 113,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 103,903 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 May 2018 102,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,845 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers require attention

Pass 25 May 2016 85,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,677 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 74,677 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,025 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,675 miles

front brake pads low & rear brake pads getting low

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

tread on nearside rear tyre worn close to manufacturers wear bars

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,910 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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GN56 VMZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GN56 VMZ, 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 GN56 VMZ registered?

GN56 VMZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is GN56 VMZ safe to buy?

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