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FM06 BPE

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,542 mi
Last recorded104,542 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 BPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,542 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,783 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 103,783 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,959 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 98,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT..255/35/18.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 92,038 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 92,038 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,260 miles

Nearside Front slight wear inner edge

Offside Front slight wear inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,379 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,458 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,741 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slight wear inneredges

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 60,121 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 54,237 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,384 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,917 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,553 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,670 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 27,670 miles

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

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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FM06 BPE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM06 BPE, 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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FM06 BPE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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