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GJ06 WXZ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,758 mi
Last recorded100,758 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 WXZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 100,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2024 100,068 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 98,926 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 97,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,768 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,358 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to see above fuel tank were corrosion on pipes may continue (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,341 miles

Nearside Front brake bind

Nearside Rear tyre has several cuts in it, not too cords (255/35r18

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust down pipe badly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 77,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind n/s/f, exhaust down pipe held together with rust

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,487 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 58,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,533 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 38,533 miles

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

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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GJ06 WXZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 GJ06 WXZ, 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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GJ06 WXZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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