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FT06 KBJ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,456 mi
Last recorded74,456 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 KBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 74,456 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 72,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,620 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,027 miles

Both rear Brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,806 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 51,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 43,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 35,118 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 35,118 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 34,775 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,133 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 33,375 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 33,375 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 32,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 31,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 27,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,916 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 25,916 miles

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

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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FT06 KBJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT06 KBJ, 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 FT06 KBJ registered?

FT06 KBJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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