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VK06 UKZ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 UKZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,848 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 93,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x FRONT TO REAR (REAR) (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,353 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald 225/40r18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 89,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35r18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald 225/40r18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 255/35r18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 255/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside handbrake slightly weak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 255/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,639 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 69,711 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,855 miles

Advise: Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2013 62,855 miles

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

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

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

Advise: Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 52,932 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,719 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 34,625 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 34,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 244,385 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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VK06 UKZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK06 UKZ, 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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VK06 UKZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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