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BRZ 3437

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,351 mi
Last recorded100,351 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 3437
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,351 miles

rear springs corroded front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 30 May 2025 84,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,201 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 79,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 75,167 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3.5mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 68,993 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 68,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,684 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,917 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 57,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,149 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a puncher

Pass 15 Nov 2014 46,279 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 38,766 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,073 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 32,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,146 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 26,146 miles

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

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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BRZ 3437 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BRZ 3437, 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 BRZ 3437 registered?

BRZ 3437 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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The MOT history for BRZ 3437 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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