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GV56 DVB

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 DVB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre monitoring fault

Fail 9 Nov 2023 88,610 miles

Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre monitoring fault

Pass 25 May 2022 88,247 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 87,883 miles

Emissions not tested oil leaking on to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,989 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,685 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,904 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 57,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,858 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2015 53,857 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,999 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,218 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 44,122 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 36,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,219 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2010 30,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,020 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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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GV56 DVB is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GV56 DVB, 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 GV56 DVB registered?

GV56 DVB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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