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AU06 LOD

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,964 mi
Last recorded76,964 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 76,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 75,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,249 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 74,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,676 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 66,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,352 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,443 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,581 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 42,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 37,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 37,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,199 miles

front brake pads low 4mm to 5mm

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 30,109 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,966 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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AU06 LOD is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AU06 LOD, 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 AU06 LOD registered?

AU06 LOD is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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