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CA05 ZAK

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,885 mi
Last recorded52,885 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ZAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 52,885 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 50,495 miles

Petrol cap seal perished

Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 49,038 miles

petrol cap seal perished

Fail 22 Dec 2022 49,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens plastic dis coloured (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 45,023 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers starting to split

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens plastic dis coloured (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,034 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 43,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 37,538 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,591 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 34,516 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,739 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 29,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSR tyre leaking air past the inner of the wheel rim

Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,213 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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear wheels slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,994 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 25,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,766 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,387 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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CA05 ZAK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 CA05 ZAK, 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 CA05 ZAK registered?

CA05 ZAK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is CA05 ZAK safe to buy?

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