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WH55 CCU

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,098 mi
Last recorded52,098 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH55 CCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 52,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 52,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 51,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 51,553 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorating and cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2023 51,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorating and cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2022 49,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 49,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 49,040 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 48,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,851 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,172 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,652 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,234 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 37,234 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,339 miles

adv 1x fuel treatment added to tank as initial test was out of limits on lambda and slightly high on CO content........

adv both front tyres worn low and getting poor condition.....

Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,635 miles

adv 1x fuel treatment added to tank to help reduce emission output.....

adv front pipe support bracket cracked and poor condition............

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,080 miles

1x fuel treatment added to tank as initial test was out of limits..........

Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,272 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,071 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 19,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,757 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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WH55 CCU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WH55 CCU, 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 WH55 CCU registered?

WH55 CCU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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