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GV06 BFY

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,323 mi
Last recorded124,323 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 124,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 16 Sep 2024 124,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2023 124,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 123,277 miles

condensation noted o/s/f headlamp

Pass 14 Jun 2021 122,905 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 122,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 120,002 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 120,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 107,579 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 107,579 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 92,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,722 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,562 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,235 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,363 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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GV06 BFY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GV06 BFY, 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 GV06 BFY registered?

GV06 BFY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is GV06 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV06 BFY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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