MOT Status
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175,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front back plate loose
Offside Rear wheel welded
shock absorber corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front brake backing plate slightly insecure
Offside Front tyre slight corroded
exhaust system corroded on joint
underside of vehicle corroded
Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure
Rear exhaust mounting weak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
1x rear exhaust mount broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap rubber deteriorated
Offside Front Level sensor broken
o/s/f level sensor broken
various metal brake pipes corroded
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
o/s/f level sensor broken
various metal brake pipes corroded
Offside Front shock absorber weak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber weak
brake pipes across rear getting rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes across rear getting rusty
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder no visible tread
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder no visible tread
Offside Front yaw sensor on wishbone damaged
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (4.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder no visible tread
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder no visible tread
Offside Front yaw sensor on wishbone damaged
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on
Front Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape Inner Edge
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape Inner Edge
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres slight out off shape
front tyres stepping on inside edge
lower arm rear bushes slight play
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW Z4?
Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBZ 280 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XBZ 280, 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 XBZ 280 registered?
XBZ 280 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 September 2006.
Is XBZ 280 safe to buy?
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