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FH06 WTM

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,010 mi
Last recorded143,010 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 WTM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 143,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 143,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 140,612 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 140,609 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 139,257 miles

Nearside Front drl inop

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 139,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front drl inop

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 136,400 miles

brake pass on lock up

sill covers / undertray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2022 136,390 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 132,581 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 132,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 131,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,355 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 130,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 129,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 126,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 125,141 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 122,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2013 113,109 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 109,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,054 miles

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

front tyres worn inside edge

sensor light on dash on

Fail 18 Nov 2010 97,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front tyres worn inside edge

sensor light on dash on

Fail 15 Jun 2010 84,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake warning light 'on'

Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,963 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 60,963 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear discs badly worn

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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FH06 WTM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FH06 WTM, 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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FH06 WTM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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