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GF06 UXV

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,096 mi
Last recorded89,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 UXV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 89,096 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 89,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,707 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 84,768 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 84,768 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 79,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 77,413 miles

exhaust joints corroded

head lights deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 73,340 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in... not repairable

Fail 7 May 2019 73,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in... not repairable

Pass 12 May 2018 68,264 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges slightly

Fail 12 May 2018 68,264 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges slightly

Pass 6 May 2017 63,779 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 63,779 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 59,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 43,599 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 43,599 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 37,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,912 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 May 2009 23,622 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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GF06 UXV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF06 UXV, 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 GF06 UXV registered?

GF06 UXV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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