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FN04 UFO

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

132,928 mi
Last recorded132,928 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 UFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 132,928 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,341 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 64,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 129,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,729 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 62,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 129,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 101,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 58,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 56,774 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 91,535 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 50,040 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 50,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,139 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 38,090 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,415 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,163 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,239 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,452 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 26,923 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,390 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,331 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,457 miles

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

O/s/r lower tie bar slightly bent.

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

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

Slight play in n/s/r lower hub bush.

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 70,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

O/s/r lower tie bar slightly bent.

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

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

Slight play in n/s/r lower hub bush.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,251 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 66,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 53,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,791 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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FN04 UFO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 FN04 UFO, 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 FN04 UFO registered?

FN04 UFO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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