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AJ04 ARM

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,849 mi
Last recorded83,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 ARM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 83,849 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 83,496 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 82,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,954 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,140 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,201 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,689 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,323 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,270 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,662 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,662 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,971 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAKS

ADVISE N/SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,268 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,441 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 14,441 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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AJ04 ARM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AJ04 ARM, 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 AJ04 ARM registered?

AJ04 ARM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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