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FP06 FZO

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,981 mi
Last recorded120,981 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 FZO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 120,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 120,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 120,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 118,979 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 117,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 116,302 miles

some hand brake travel

Fail 23 Oct 2019 116,300 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

some hand brake travel

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,018 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,403 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal pipes along under side on nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust down pipe to twin joint bracket damaged and two bolts missing on studs

Pass 20 May 2016 103,292 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 103,175 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 98,619 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 93,532 miles

Front brake pads worn to 4mm thick

Fail 7 May 2014 93,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads worn to 4mm thick

Pass 18 May 2013 81,808 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 81,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,910 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,086 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,418 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

4 wheel tracking

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,714 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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FP06 FZO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FP06 FZO, 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 FP06 FZO registered?

FP06 FZO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is FP06 FZO safe to buy?

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