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K55 CBW

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,247 mi
Last recorded46,247 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 CBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 46,247 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 46,247 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 42,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 41,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 39,745 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,797 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 38,797 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,781 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 37,780 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,470 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 30,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,698 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 13,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 10,444 miles
Pass 6 May 2011

nail in o s r tyer

Pass 10 May 2010 6,528 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 5,402 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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K55 CBW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K55 CBW, 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 K55 CBW registered?

K55 CBW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is K55 CBW safe to buy?

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