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J26 WTR

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,529 mi
Last recorded61,529 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 WTR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 61,529 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2022 56,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,128 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 55,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 51,669 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,309 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 49,108 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,464 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 37,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,302 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 21,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,603 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 14,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside 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 12 Sep 2013 13,942 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 13,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,547 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,719 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,819 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 9,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 7,911 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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J26 WTR is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J26 WTR, 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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J26 WTR is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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