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AP51 PAR

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,035 mi
Last recorded101,035 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 PAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 101,035 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 96,601 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 9 Jun 2022 94,432 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 11 Jun 2021 90,806 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2021 90,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2020 89,153 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2019 86,139 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,919 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,611 miles

both front tyres perished with age

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges & slight damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre nailed & small cut in sidewall

slight movement in front ball joints

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,048 miles

O/S wingmirror cracked but view to rear still visible

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,014 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,014 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine undertray fitted

front wiper blades in poor condition

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,621 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside font suspension arm inner bush has slight movement

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,359 miles

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)

unable to see lower part of rear suspension springs

undershields fitted throughout not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,241 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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AP51 PAR is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AP51 PAR, 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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AP51 PAR is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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