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WG56 TLV

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,202 mi
Last recorded101,202 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 TLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 101,202 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flange fixings badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 101,191 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front flange fixings badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,959 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,555 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,664 miles

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

slight brake pedal travel

Fail 7 Sep 2021 89,664 miles

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

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

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

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

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 86,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 82,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 79,012 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 79,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 75,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,782 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 67,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 58,711 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,472 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,080 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,450 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,343 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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WG56 TLV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG56 TLV, 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 WG56 TLV registered?

WG56 TLV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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