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KY06 BWV

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,920 mi
Last recorded47,920 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 BWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 47,920 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 47,920 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 47,810 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 47,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Advise both near side and offside rear brake pipes are rusty

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 47,453 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 47,090 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 46,432 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 45,983 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 44,041 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 41,586 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 41,585 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 38,357 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 38,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,913 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 25,580 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 22,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,839 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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KY06 BWV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY06 BWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY06 BWV registered?

KY06 BWV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is KY06 BWV safe to buy?

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