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BMZ 406

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,136 mi
Last recorded81,136 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 406
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 81,136 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,978 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,662 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 77,367 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,907 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,455 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 76,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,759 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 72,759 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,155 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,474 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play In O/S/F Steering Rack Arm

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,237 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 58,237 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,267 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 51,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,792 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,231 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges tread to 3 m

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge tread to 3 m

off side rear tyre worn on outside edge and tread to 3 m

slight vibration on steering when on tight lock

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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BMZ 406 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BMZ 406, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMZ 406 registered?

BMZ 406 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is BMZ 406 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 406 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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