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PJ56 OXU

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,688 mi
Last recorded192,688 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 OXU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 192,688 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 190,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 184,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 184,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 168,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch sticking

Fail 27 Sep 2021 168,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch sticking

Pass 25 Sep 2020 146,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on ridged pipe part of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted along underside of vehicle unable to inspect fully

Pass 23 Sep 2019 130,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,978 miles

Front os & ns tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 107,253 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,309 miles

Fuel tank cap sealing washer deteriorating

Lower under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Offside Front Lower exhaust down pipe flange bolts/ nuts corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 96,290 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded lower and front end (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank cap sealing washer deteriorating

Lower under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded lower rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower exhaust down pipe flange bolts/ nuts corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,043 miles

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

Offside Front rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,411 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge(s)

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

Front wipers deteriorated.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 63,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge(s)

Front and rear brakes discs corroded/ lipped.

Front wipers deteriorated.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,827 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 29,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,292 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,929 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 18,929 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

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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PJ56 OXU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ56 OXU, 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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PJ56 OXU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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