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SV56 TNL

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,565 mi
Last recorded107,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 TNL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,565 miles

Engine management light on.

Front registration plate slightly damage, but still readable.

Fuel cap seal starting perish.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front moisture in osf headlamp

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion on faces.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management light on.

Front registration plate slightly damage, but still readable.

Fuel cap seal starting perish.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion on faces.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,440 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front back plate insecure

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front headlight deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

condensation osf headlamp

damage front no plate

front fog light insecure

nsr bump stop brocken

rear discs corroded and pitted

small cuts to side wall nsf

wipers poor

Fail 16 Jul 2015 95,802 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

condensation osf headlamp

damage front no plate

front fog light insecure

nsr bump stop brocken

rear discs corroded and pitted

small cuts to side wall nsf

wipers poor

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamps have condensation inside the light units

nearside front fog light unit insecure

nearside front shock absorber weak

offside front fog light inoperative

offside front headlamp has condensation inside the lamp unit

Fail 15 Jul 2014 87,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamps have condensation inside the light units

nearside front fog light unit insecure

nearside front shock absorber weak

offside front fog light inoperative

offside front headlamp has condensation inside the lamp unit

Pass 16 Jul 2013

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake discs worn and corroded

front roll bar corroded

osf headlamp misted up

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,345 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 74,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake discs worn corroded

front roll bar corroded

osf headlamp misted up

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2012 58,767 miles

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

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,517 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 47,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,963 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,800 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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SV56 TNL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV56 TNL, 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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SV56 TNL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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