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FY06 RGZ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,858 mi
Last recorded91,858 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 RGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 91,858 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both full length pipes and all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 88,916 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +Rear suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 88,914 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +Rear suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,734 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,290 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 83,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 83,170 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 83,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 81,663 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,915 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 79,556 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 71,160 miles

dampness around the n/s/r diff oil seal.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,399 miles

N/s/f tyre is wearing on outter edge

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,399 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 54,205 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,261 miles

slight movement at both front bottom ball joints on steering shake test

slight movement at both rear front lower wish bone rear bushes

Fail 20 Apr 2012 45,246 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

slight movement at both front bottom ball joints on sterring shake test

slight movement at both rear front lower wish bone rear bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,780 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,839 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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FY06 RGZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY06 RGZ, 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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FY06 RGZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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