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WP55 HLJ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,969 mi
Last recorded138,969 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 HLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 138,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 138,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 130,725 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 130,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 112,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake travel

Fail 20 Apr 2021 112,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake travel

Pass 17 Jan 2019 106,150 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 106,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,868 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,344 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 67,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 60,522 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 60,522 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blades not very effective

Fail 3 Jan 2013 54,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blades not very effective

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak from camshaft cover area

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,012 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,991 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,189 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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WP55 HLJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WP55 HLJ, 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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WP55 HLJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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