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PL06 BAV

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,888 mi
Last recorded135,888 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 BAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 135,888 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 135,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,795 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 126,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 119,964 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 112,284 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 92,489 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 92,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,713 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,619 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre and n/s/f tyres are wearing low.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,391 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,341 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 44,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 32,381 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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PL06 BAV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PL06 BAV, 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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PL06 BAV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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