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GV06 LBU

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 LBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 88,384 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,324 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 82,084 miles

Front both shock absorbers have leaked

Rear metal brake pipes going over fuel tank and subframe have coroded

front end chassis and body has had a accident repair

Pass 8 Aug 2023 81,168 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 80,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,134 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,800 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,071 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,834 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,501 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 40,501 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,148 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,245 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,727 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,493 miles

both front tyres wearing low on the edges

Fail 12 Jul 2010 25,493 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on the edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,680 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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GV06 LBU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GV06 LBU, 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 GV06 LBU registered?

GV06 LBU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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