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YA06 GWZ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 GWZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,453 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 127,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 120,573 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 120,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 107,025 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 107,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,909 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,454 miles

advise n/s rear tyre slight side wall damege

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,440 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Jul 2011 83,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,607 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 74,607 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,623 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,623 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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YA06 GWZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA06 GWZ, 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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YA06 GWZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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