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SB56 UEY

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,246 mi
Last recorded95,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 UEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind trim close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake pads worn wearing low

Fail 24 Jan 2018 95,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes going to rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind trim (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind trim close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake pads worn wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,612 miles

n/s rear break pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 80,102 miles

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 75,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,942 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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SB56 UEY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SB56 UEY, 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 SB56 UEY registered?

SB56 UEY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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