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DE52 BAT

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,713 mi
Last recorded158,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 BAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 158,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 151,865 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 143,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 143,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,046 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 128,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,432 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 121,173 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 109,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush play (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 109,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush play (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 101,445 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,761 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 85,347 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 85,347 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,942 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Dec 2014 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,569 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,552 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 64,544 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,967 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 55,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,301 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,538 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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DE52 BAT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE52 BAT, 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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DE52 BAT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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