V3BEN - BMW Z4
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The BMW Z4, officially known as the BMW Z4 Roadster, is a renowned sports car celebrated for its dynamic performance and sleek design. Manufactured by BMW since 2002, this model exemplifies the brand’s commitment to driving pleasure and engineering excellence. The Z4 has evolved through multiple generations, each featuring advanced chassis technology, powerful engines, and a distinctive retractable roof option. Its core features include precise handling, a refined interior, and a range of engine choices that cater to enthusiasts seeking both comfort and exhilaration. As a product of BMW’s long-standing tradition of sporty, luxury vehicles, the Z4 continues to captivate drivers with its blend of agility and style.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2006 BMW Z4, registered under the registration number V3BEN. It has a grey exterior and is powered by a 1995cc petrol engine, emitting 181 g/km of CO2. The car's latest MOT was conducted on 6 December 2023, with expiry on 22 December 2024. It currently holds a SORN tax status and has recorded a mileage of 64,943 miles. The MOT included advisories for a headlamp with a minor product on the lens, an oil leak that is not excessive, front brake discs that are worn but not seriously weakened, and rear tyres worn close to the legal limit. The MOT is valid until December 2024, and there are no indications of any immediate safety concerns from the advisories.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 06 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,943 mi
Expires: 22 December 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 23 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,872 mi
Expires: 22 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 22 December 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,872 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 14 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,117 mi
Expires: 21 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory brake pad warning light on
Failed - 13 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,117 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory brake pad warning light on
Passed - 22 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,851 mi
Expires: 21 December 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Failed - 16 December 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,843 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Front front windscreen scored
- Advisory Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Failed - 09 December 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,838 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 16 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,443 mi
Expires: 16 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 14 December 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,429 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 17 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,786 mi
Expires: 16 December 2019
Passed - 08 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,311 mi
Expires: 07 October 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Failed - 08 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,311 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Passed - 02 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,899 mi
Expires: 18 November 2018
Failed - 02 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,898 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 03 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,399 mi
Expires: 18 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 28 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,390 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 19 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,080 mi
Expires: 18 November 2016
Passed - 08 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,383 mi
Expires: 07 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 03 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,346 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 10 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,571 mi
Expires: 12 May 2014
Passed - 12 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,056 mi
Expires: 12 May 2013
Passed - 05 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,775 mi
Expires: 12 May 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 11 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,498 mi
Expires: 12 May 2011
Passed - 12 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,408 mi
Expires: 12 May 2010
Failed - 11 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,408 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for V3BEN?
The MOT expires on 22 December 2024.
What is the tax status of V3BEN?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of V3BEN?
This is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of V3BEN?
This vehicle produces 181 g/km of CO2 emissions.