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ASZ 477

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,252 mi
Last recorded103,252 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASZ 477
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 103,252 miles

Exhaust noisy Modified at rear. (8.1.1 (a))

N/S/F and O/S/F fog lamps not working.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch N/S/R and O/S/R. ()

Fail 9 Feb 2026 103,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy Modified at rear. (8.1.1 (a))

N/S/F and O/S/F fog lamps not working.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch N/S/R and O/S/R. ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 97,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f top shocker mount perishing

slight play and knocking in steering rack

surface corrosion rear subframe,shockers

Pass 26 Jan 2024 88,004 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush is perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 88,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush is perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 79,898 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,758 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,951 miles

Nearside Front shock has internal movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock has internal movement

Fail 7 Dec 2020 71,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock has internal movement

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock has internal movement

Pass 13 May 2019 65,749 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 58,135 miles

Full under body protection!

Fail 3 May 2018 58,135 miles

Full under body protection!

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,111 miles

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

full under body protection fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,231 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 46,301 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 40,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,156 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,728 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 18,926 miles

front wheel tracking out

Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 10,837 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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ASZ 477 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ASZ 477, 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 ASZ 477 registered?

ASZ 477 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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