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W18 WSM

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,901 mi
Last recorded81,901 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 WSM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 81,901 miles

Undertray Fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,721 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s lens perished (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 81,721 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s lens perished (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,768 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 67,164 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 62,929 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 62,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,417 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 21 Dec 2015 52,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,398 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 47,398 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,546 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 36,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,909 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,784 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge. Recommend that the tracking is checked

both front tyres have slight surface cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2010 26,760 miles

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

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)

recommend the brake pads are rnewed in the near future. Very low

Fail 24 Dec 2010 26,760 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

recommend the brake pads are rnewed in the near future. Very low

Fail 11 Dec 2009 20,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,323 miles

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

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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W18 WSM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W18 WSM, 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 W18 WSM registered?

W18 WSM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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