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L123 MAL

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,044 mi
Last recorded58,044 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 MAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 58,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR EFFORT REDUCED (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,641 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 56,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear after undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake effort reduced

Pass 2 Mar 2023 53,901 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OSBCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 53,895 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OSBCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,096 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OSBCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 50,481 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 23 Jul 2018 45,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,010 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perishing and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 41,009 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both consoles (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perishing and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,026 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but worn on edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but worn on edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 36,026 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but worn on edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but worn on edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,918 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,849 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,391 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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L123 MAL 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 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 L123 MAL, 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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L123 MAL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is L123 MAL safe to buy?

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