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304 JAE

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration304 JAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 64,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 62,392 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in the grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,756 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres beginning to crack in the grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,574 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 56,135 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,722 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 53,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,490 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 52,490 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,982 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,341 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 40,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,901 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,613 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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304 JAE 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 304 JAE, 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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304 JAE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is 304 JAE safe to buy?

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