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GX06 SXB

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,519 mi
Last recorded91,519 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 SXB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 91,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn bad on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2024 88,263 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 88,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 77,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 62,625 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,768 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts pitted (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 61,768 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts pitted (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 57,718 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 57,705 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,289 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 51,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 47,240 miles

plastic under guards preventing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2016 42,541 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and rear brake pads wearing low too

Fail 26 May 2016 42,541 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing low and rear brake pads wearing low too

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,399 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 33,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,102 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 4,943 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 4,686 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 SXB 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 75%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

GX06 SXB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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