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FX06 VBU

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,444 mi
Last recorded48,444 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 VBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 48,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 47,503 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 46,198 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,359 miles

slight buckle on both front wheels

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,287 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,286 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 44,146 miles

E.M light on.

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 44,144 miles

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

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

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

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

E.M light on.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,477 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 42,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,572 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 37,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,998 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,998 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,873 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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FX06 VBU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX06 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX06 VBU registered?

FX06 VBU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 April 2006.

Is FX06 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX06 VBU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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