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HRZ 36

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRZ 36
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 75,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 73,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,395 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 68,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both dipped headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 66,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,889 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 63,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working motor is working and screen wash bottle is full (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 62,451 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 61,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 61,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 60,145 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 60,050 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in its tread

Fail 20 May 2016 60,050 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm low spot (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in its tread

Pass 27 May 2015 57,907 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body has damage to the nearside door and outer side sill

Fail 27 May 2015 57,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body has damage to the nearside door and outer side sill

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,177 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 34,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,678 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 23,626 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,012 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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HRZ 36 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HRZ 36, 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 HRZ 36 registered?

HRZ 36 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is HRZ 36 safe to buy?

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