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IEZ 2287

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIEZ 2287
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,447 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 93,447 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,200 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2023 92,200 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2022 92,195 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,662 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2021 91,662 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,441 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 91,441 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,292 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

third brake light loose

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2019 91,292 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

third brake light loose

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,316 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f shock absorber has slight oil residue

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Slight oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2018 90,316 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f shock absorber has slight oil residue

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Slight oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,439 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,872 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,755 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2015 87,755 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,442 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 77,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,483 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight exhaust leak from center exhaust join.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,716 miles

front discs worn corroded on outer edges

slight engine oil leak, suspect from rocker cover

slight movement n/s inner rack joint

Fail 18 Oct 2011 59,713 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn corroded on outer edges

slight engine oil leak, suspect from rocker cover

slight movement n/s inner rack joint

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 48,545 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 36,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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IEZ 2287 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 IEZ 2287, 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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IEZ 2287 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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