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RO56 HBX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,241 mi
Last recorded141,241 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 HBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 141,241 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2018 141,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 134,890 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn and devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 134,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn and devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn and devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 126,274 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,640 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 94,388 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres out of shape on inner edges

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,388 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres out of shape on inner edges

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,447 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,791 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

offside headlamp height adjusted up to match nearside aim

wiper blades worn leaving line trace on windscreen offside,also squeak from mechanism noted

Fail 6 Sep 2010 52,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

offside headlamp height adjusted up to match nearside aim

wiper blades worn leaving line trace on windscreen offside,also squeak from mechanism noted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,622 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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RO56 HBX 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 66.7%.

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 RO56 HBX, 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 RO56 HBX registered?

RO56 HBX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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