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VKZ 9309

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,100 mi
Last recorded69,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 9309
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,100 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 69,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 64,690 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,490 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 61,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,018 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,588 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 47,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,193 miles

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

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

both wipers smearing screen

noise from exhaust

o/s 7 n/s front tyres wearing on edges

slight movement o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 32,778 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,935 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 24,779 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 18,451 miles

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

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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VKZ 9309 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKZ 9309, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKZ 9309 registered?

VKZ 9309 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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