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G13 WWA

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

126,956 mi
Last recorded126,956 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 WWA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 126,956 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 126,956 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both sides rear brake hoses leading to brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced inside of lense (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 125,893 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 125,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 124,611 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 124,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 123,137 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 123,136 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,283 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 121,283 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 120,461 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 117,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 109,784 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 109,781 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 101,739 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 101,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,587 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 20 Jan 2016 89,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 89,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,663 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 78,610 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,692 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 63,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,371 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 31,462 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,462 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,619 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 12,431 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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G13 WWA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 G13 WWA, 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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G13 WWA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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