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L222 BRT

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,043 mi
Last recorded124,043 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 BRT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 124,043 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 100,800 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,953 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 93,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 79,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 68,435 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,404 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2016 41,513 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 41,513 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 39,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 May 2015 39,608 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2014 37,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,328 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 35,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 33,138 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,967 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,463 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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L222 BRT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L222 BRT, 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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L222 BRT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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