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SB56 WWK

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,494 mi
Last recorded120,494 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 WWK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 120,494 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 116,545 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 116,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear brake calliper retaining clip

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2020 115,643 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 115,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,972 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 105,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,438 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Apr 2018 95,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads low

front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,577 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,576 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake pads and discs low

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,575 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake pads and discs low

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,184 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 52,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,886 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 33,881 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,480 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,567 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 WWK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SB56 WWK, 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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SB56 WWK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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