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C8 REL

2006 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,056 mi
Last recorded29,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 REL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 29,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 9 Aug 2023 28,465 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 30 Apr 2022 28,458 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,306 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front Tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Mar 2021 28,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front Tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,298 miles

both front Tyre's have wear to inner edges

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2018 28,267 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 28,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,131 miles

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

all Tyre's have wear to inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jun 2016 28,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all Tyre's have wear to inner edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wear to inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2015 28,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wear to inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 27,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,787 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,600 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,474 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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C8 REL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 C8 REL, 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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C8 REL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is C8 REL safe to buy?

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