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KEZ 8493

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,685 mi
Last recorded81,685 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEZ 8493
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 81,685 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Centre stop lamp has some bulbs not working

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 81,661 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Centre stop lamp has some bulbs not working

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,087 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 75,941 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,405 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,749 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,107 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 61,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,075 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge + cracks around tread

Pass 26 May 2015 51,352 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,852 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,661 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 46,535 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,643 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,998 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 40,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,501 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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KEZ 8493 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 KEZ 8493, 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 KEZ 8493 registered?

KEZ 8493 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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