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WV56 PVT

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,288 mi
Last recorded110,288 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 PVT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,688 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 105,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 95,333 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper damaged

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,844 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover + under tray fitted

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

engine cover + under tray fitted

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower cover slightly split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe support bracket fractured

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,104 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 51,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre and tyre deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,402 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 41,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,018 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,055 miles

Advise unable to check fully all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills and under engine bay due to the above.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,155 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 32,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,181 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,181 miles

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

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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WV56 PVT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV56 PVT, 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 WV56 PVT registered?

WV56 PVT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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