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J4 VSN

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,636 mi
Last recorded53,636 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VSN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 53,636 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 53,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 53,200 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 52,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 52,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 52,094 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,022 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 48,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection between rear box and middle section of exhaust is loose and leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,866 miles

brake pipes pitted

oil around rear diff

unable to see rear springs fully

Fail 5 Jan 2017 44,727 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake pipes pitted

oil around rear diff

unable to see rear springs fully

Pass 9 Jan 2016 42,819 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 41,806 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2013 40,755 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 39,684 miles

nearside/offside front tyres perishing showing signs of cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,649 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,283 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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J4 VSN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J4 VSN, 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 J4 VSN registered?

J4 VSN is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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