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L11 SYH

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,498 mi
Last recorded84,498 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 SYH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 84,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 82,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 80,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,310 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 74,971 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 70,045 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 67,683 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 58,119 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,623 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,977 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2014 48,956 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,275 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 43,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,814 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 23,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 23,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,042 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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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L11 SYH is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L11 SYH, 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 L11 SYH registered?

L11 SYH is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is L11 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 SYH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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