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WD55 PZV

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,666 mi
Last recorded147,666 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 PZV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 147,666 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 147,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 142,999 miles

Front tyres deteriorated/perished

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 142,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres deteriorated/perished

Offside 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 16 May 2022 140,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 May 2022 140,320 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag warning light on [ at time of testing ] (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rear n/s shocker leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes also heavily coated with rustproofing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 139,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes also heavily coated with rustproofing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 134,427 miles

Brake pipes heavily coated with rustrpoofing

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

Oil leak

TPS warning lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Apr 2019 134,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipes heavily coated with rustrpoofing

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

Oil leak

TPS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,981 miles

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2018 129,981 miles

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2017 127,613 miles

rear brake pipes heavily coated in sealer unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2017 127,067 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 127,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 125,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc beginning to grow in on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 125,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak gaiter enlarged by reaction with oil.bump stop worn. (2.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc beginning to grow in on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 122,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 119,052 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,277 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 Apr 2013 108,277 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,210 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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,338 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 49,337 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,934 miles

exhaust downpipe support bracket cracked

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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WD55 PZV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WD55 PZV, 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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What year was WD55 PZV registered?

WD55 PZV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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