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S8 HRU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,342 mi
Last recorded44,342 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 HRU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,342 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 44,342 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 38,050 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel light on/offside front jacking block missing.

Fail 1 May 2012 38,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel light on/offside front jacking block missing.

Pass 6 May 2011 35,283 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 35,283 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake discs slight lip

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,430 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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S8 HRU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S8 HRU, 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 S8 HRU registered?

S8 HRU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is S8 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 HRU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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