CarVerify

Free Car Check

BR05 TAD

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,632 mi
Last recorded103,632 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 TAD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 103,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 103,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,545 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 100,550 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 100,549 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 98,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light inop

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 98,738 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light inop

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm) and has a nail. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 97,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm) and has a nail. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and pipe to part of flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 95,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and pipe to part of flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 89,443 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,278 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,883 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 81,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 81,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,975 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s front strut brace snaped

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 May 2014 78,774 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

offside strut brace broke

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,897 miles

nearside headlight damp in lens

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,063 miles

Front plate has a crack in it.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 71,063 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front plate has a crack in it.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,798 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 50,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,720 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BR05 TAD is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BR05 TAD, 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

How do I check the history of BR05 TAD?

You can check the full history of BR05 TAD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BR05 TAD registered?

BR05 TAD is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is BR05 TAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR05 TAD shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BR05 TAD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BR05 TAD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.