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D5 DEV

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,873 mi
Last recorded50,873 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 DEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 50,873 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced eye level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 50,873 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced eye level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 50,491 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 47,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,121 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 41,544 miles

Offside handbrake slightly lazy in operation

Fail 30 May 2022 41,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 34,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 34,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,859 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,434 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,557 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,954 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,756 miles

Plastic panels under vehicle not allowing full inspection of steering,brakes & front subframe.

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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D5 DEV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D5 DEV, 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

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What year was D5 DEV registered?

D5 DEV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is D5 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 DEV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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