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A16 HWH

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,153 mi
Last recorded105,153 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HWH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 101,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,156 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 93,777 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front heat shield behind brake disc missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front heat shield behind brake disc held by cable tiy

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,602 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 91,522 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,474 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,169 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 65,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 60,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 46,725 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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A16 HWH is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A16 HWH, 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 A16 HWH registered?

A16 HWH is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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