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GIL 2668

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,559 mi
Last recorded91,559 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 2668
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) suspect play in steering rack ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) suspect play in steering rack ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 91,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Minor bodywork damage to N/S/F bumper & headlamp.

Slight play inside steering rack (felt at front wheels)

Pass 23 Aug 2021 84,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,101 miles

Slight blow to exhaust middle box

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,820 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,194 miles

Cannot see all of front to rear brake pipe but the rear we can see is corroded.

Slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends / rack

Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,965 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,963 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,943 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 65,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,980 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 48,979 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

e.M. light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 39,142 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,037 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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GIL 2668 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GIL 2668, 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 GIL 2668 registered?

GIL 2668 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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