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BMZ 4991

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,816 mi
Last recorded93,816 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 4991
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 93,816 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,163 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 87,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing but enough to clear visibility (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking through the undertray but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 87,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 86,158 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,714 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 84,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 84,069 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 84,066 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 88,041 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

o.s.r brake anti rattle spring missing

Fail 12 May 2020 83,038 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear brake anti rattle clip missing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,988 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,238 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 73,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,995 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r anti rattle spring missing from caliper

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,959 miles

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

screw n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2012 51,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,571 miles

o/s seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,637 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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BMZ 4991 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BMZ 4991, 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 BMZ 4991 registered?

BMZ 4991 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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