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GX06 PHO

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,446 mi
Last recorded134,446 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 PHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 134,446 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 134,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 14 Feb 2025 128,952 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r+n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 128,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r+n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 122,205 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 116,734 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 116,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,165 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 105,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Along outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Along outer edges. 225-40-R18 92W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 101,432 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 101,429 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,724 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 91,724 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front rear view mirror missing.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,398 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 85,396 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2017 79,850 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,895 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 72,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 29 Sep 2014 66,536 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,256 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,430 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 43,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,556 miles

slight cut on n/s/f tyre bead protector

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,965 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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GX06 PHO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GX06 PHO, 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 GX06 PHO registered?

GX06 PHO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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