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C8 BLX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,753 mi
Last recorded50,753 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 BLX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 50,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 49,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 47,514 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,845 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,616 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,343 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,001 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 38,989 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (unable to check wheelbearing) (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,705 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,836 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 34,809 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,817 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 1 Feb 2012 26,956 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 26,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,592 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,879 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 16,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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C8 BLX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 C8 BLX, 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 C8 BLX registered?

C8 BLX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is C8 BLX safe to buy?

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