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FA06 OVZ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,945 mi
Last recorded128,945 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 OVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 128,945 miles

Coil spring corroded all in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and rear and near side front very slight showing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 127,088 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 127,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 121,583 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 121,428 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 112,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded and both rear pipes between flexi hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers and under shields fitted not allowing the full inspection of some items

Fail 21 Apr 2022 112,119 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner end of gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded and both rear pipes between flexi hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers and under shields fitted not allowing the full inspection of some items

Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,160 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 104,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 98,042 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 98,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 82,688 miles

front pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,350 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 80,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,326 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 61,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,460 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,165 miles

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sills fitted

underbody covers fitted and heat shields

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,423 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,808 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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FA06 OVZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FA06 OVZ, 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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FA06 OVZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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