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A3 DLP

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,625 mi
Last recorded80,625 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DLP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,625 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 79,537 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 79,054 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 78,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 77,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 18 May 2022 77,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,917 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 76,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 75,332 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,312 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 58,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,582 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,792 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,687 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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A3 DLP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A3 DLP, 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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A3 DLP is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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