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RJ56 WVH

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 WVH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2024 88,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,564 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,409 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 78,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 72,415 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 72,414 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,792 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,263 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,449 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 51,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on tread but not to cords at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2015 51,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on tread but not to cords at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2014 44,388 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight dish in dread

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,117 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/f sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 41,111 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/f sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,298 miles

noise on rear brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,544 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 32,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,617 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 31,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres,low on inner edges, and punctured.Nearside rear tyre, punctured.Offside rear tyre 4mm. Front brake discs, corroded and worn.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,715 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 22,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RJ56 WVH is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RJ56 WVH, 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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RJ56 WVH is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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