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112,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
under the chassis body sealant applied
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines coverd in other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines coverd in other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Oil leak GEAR BOX OIL SEAL
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear pads getting low 3m
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW Z4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ56 XEC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 WJ56 XEC, 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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WJ56 XEC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.
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