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E19 SPH

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,902 mi
Last recorded112,902 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 SPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 112,902 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2025 112,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2024 108,167 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 102,963 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 102,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 97,616 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to rigid pipe between the 2 flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Some bulbs/LEDs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 97,616 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to rigid pipe between the 2 flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Some bulbs/LEDs not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,160 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 87,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,014 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 82,013 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,376 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 58,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,996 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 51,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,360 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 41,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 38,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 35,351 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 31,555 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 31,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 29,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,629 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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E19 SPH is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E19 SPH, 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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E19 SPH is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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