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VE06 XEO

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,570 mi
Last recorded140,570 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 XEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 140,570 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 140,568 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 138,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing to inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing to inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated JUST DEEMED PASSABLE BASE ON NO PLAY/MOVEMENT IN BALL JOINT & LOW MILEAGE ANNUAL USER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing to inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 137,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 137,460 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Unbonded from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 136,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Self-Leveling Headlight arm broken

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 134,645 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 134,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,506 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,130 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 109,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 103,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 100,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,813 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,706 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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VE06 XEO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VE06 XEO, 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 VE06 XEO registered?

VE06 XEO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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