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JO55 MCL

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,891 mi
Last recorded39,891 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO55 MCL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 39,891 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 29,666 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 29,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 29,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,846 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 28,519 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 27,771 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,398 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 17,424 miles

battery weak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 15,080 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,851 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JO55 MCL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JO55 MCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JO55 MCL registered?

JO55 MCL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is JO55 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO55 MCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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