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A16 XTH

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,585 mi
Last recorded45,585 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XTH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 45,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024
Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,002 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 44,983 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 44,306 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 44,293 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2018 43,137 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,327 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 41,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,402 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,985 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,215 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,491 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,491 miles

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

passenger side rear tyre 2mm

pad light on

drivers side rear tyre punctured

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,026 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 XTH is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 XTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 XTH registered?

A16 XTH is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is A16 XTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XTH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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