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VN56 XOC

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,114 mi
Last recorded112,114 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 XOC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 112,114 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,154 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 111,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 103,996 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 103,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 92,873 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 87,662 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 87,662 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 81,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 71,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 62,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,005 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 47,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 35,073 miles

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

Front brake discs worn slightly and pitted/corroded

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

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

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

Tyre size: front 22540ZR18W rear 25535ZR18W

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,726 miles

Exhaust rear silencer bracket broken but system still safely supported.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,401 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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VN56 XOC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN56 XOC, 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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VN56 XOC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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