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HW56 DEC

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,577 mi
Last recorded47,577 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 DEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 47,577 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,132 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 39,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 36,632 miles

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,811 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,891 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,891 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)

tracking

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,322 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 32,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,589 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 18,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HW56 DEC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HW56 DEC, 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 HW56 DEC registered?

HW56 DEC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is HW56 DEC safe to buy?

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