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SJ56 BGX

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,665 mi
Last recorded107,665 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 BGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 107,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 104,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2023 104,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 102,991 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 102,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted hose to shock absorber (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted hose to shock absorber (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,970 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,996 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arms both sides bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rearcoil srings slightley rusty

Pass 20 May 2016 66,904 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 61,610 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,085 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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SJ56 BGX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ56 BGX, 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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SJ56 BGX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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