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GIG 2185

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,362 mi
Last recorded121,362 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 2185
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 121,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,761 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 105,761 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 99,021 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 99,021 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 96,310 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 94,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 82,642 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 82,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,702 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 71,701 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,078 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 68,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jul 2015 64,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,194 miles

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

slight blow from rear of centre silencer.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 45,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,591 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,257 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,261 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,603 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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GIG 2185 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GIG 2185, 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 GIG 2185 registered?

GIG 2185 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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