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A26 FES

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,394 mi
Last recorded85,394 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 FES
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,394 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 83,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 82,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Nov 2023 82,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf pipes corroded to fexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr corroded to fexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 1/2 mm and worn inside edge more (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge more

Fail 17 Nov 2022 79,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf pipes corroded to fexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr corroded to fexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 1/2 mm and worn inside edge more (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge more

Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,371 miles

Nearside Front top suspension rubber mount split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 74,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top suspension rubber mount split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,179 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 69,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,616 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,785 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,812 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jun 2015 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 41,196 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,981 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 33,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,795 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,516 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,086 miles

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

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

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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A26 FES is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A26 FES, 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 A26 FES registered?

A26 FES is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is A26 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 FES shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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