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FA51 MZA

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,827 mi
Last recorded79,827 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 MZA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,560 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 75,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,988 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,546 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,650 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,274 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 6 Dec 2017 54,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,639 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 51,639 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,768 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 47,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,206 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,997 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,750 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 35,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,328 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 24,373 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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FA51 MZA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FA51 MZA, 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 FA51 MZA registered?

FA51 MZA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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