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A12 JLT

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JLT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 85,536 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 83,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,442 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 76,936 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,035 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 14 Aug 2017 75,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,666 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and out of shape on inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,138 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,540 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,540 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,350 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,673 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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A12 JLT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A12 JLT, 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 A12 JLT registered?

A12 JLT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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