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FV06 UVY

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 UVY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 72,970 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 72,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 71,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 69,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2022 66,096 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 58,635 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has cut but not down to cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 21 Oct 2015 41,529 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 41,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,393 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 25 Apr 2012 22,742 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 18,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,882 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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FV06 UVY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FV06 UVY, 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 FV06 UVY registered?

FV06 UVY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 UVY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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