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VO56 ETY

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

68,446 mi
Last recorded68,446 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 ETY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,326 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 68,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 67,073 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 67,073 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both also rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 66,046 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 66,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 64,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror missing

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2021 63,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2021 62,166 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 60,518 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,869 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Feb 2019 58,869 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,599 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 55,599 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,712 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,390 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

oil leaks

Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover & under trays fitted

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2015 50,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,064 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise,o/s wiper in poor condition.

Pass 3 May 2014 48,783 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 48,783 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 46,930 miles

rear pads getting low

surface corrosion on rear discs

Fail 14 May 2013 46,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear pads getting low

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 10 May 2012 39,560 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 31,252 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 20 May 2010 25,075 miles

front tyre edges wareing low on both

Fail 20 May 2010 25,075 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyre edges wareing low on both

Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,264 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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VO56 ETY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VO56 ETY, 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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VO56 ETY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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