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KG56 LWC

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,363 mi
Last recorded142,363 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 LWC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 142,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 141,541 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 140,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 140,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 137,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side and nearside rear bumpstops detatched

Pass 22 Feb 2016 126,983 miles

front to rear brake pipes have light corrosion.

oil leak.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 120,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,706 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Sep 2011 94,417 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

steering column noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,086 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

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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KG56 LWC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KG56 LWC, 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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KG56 LWC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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