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J11 NHX

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,292 mi
Last recorded112,292 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 NHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 112,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 104,672 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 104,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 103,021 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 103,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working.

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,371 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 98,371 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,188 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 93,188 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner wall damaged outer wall perishing all around with 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,296 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 92,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 85,585 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 85,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,714 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 79,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both metal pipes(running along the floor) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (to flexi pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,714 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,712 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,477 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 64,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,846 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp aim adjusted during test

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 25 Sep 2014 58,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp aim adjusted during test

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,410 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,566 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 45,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,989 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 31,989 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J11 NHX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 J11 NHX, 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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J11 NHX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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