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SB56 XVM

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,766 mi
Last recorded85,766 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 XVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 85,766 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 69,888 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply/cord

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,771 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,424 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,196 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,010 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,731 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 25,731 miles

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

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XVM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB56 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

SB56 XVM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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