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K121 ROW

2006 BMW Z4

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,746 mi
Last recorded128,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 ROW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 128,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 128,366 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 127,934 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 125,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 122,907 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 118,070 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 118,070 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidwall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 116,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidwall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 106,491 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,486 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,482 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,698 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,499 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2010 46,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,923 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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K121 ROW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Purple with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K121 ROW, 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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K121 ROW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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