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RY55 TWU

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,481 mi
Last recorded119,481 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 TWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 119,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 116,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 116,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,191 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,539 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,375 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,084 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,875 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 88,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,686 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,928 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,826 miles

advise front suspension rear support bushes showing signs of fatigue

advise o/s/f anti roll bar link showing signs of fatigue

Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,325 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,515 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 69,483 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,928 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

movement in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

rear discs and pads worn

unable to view rear coil springs fully

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,404 miles

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills

unable to view rear coil springs

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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RY55 TWU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RY55 TWU, 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 RY55 TWU registered?

RY55 TWU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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