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L25 BAC

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 BAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,493 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding 42% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,785 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,209 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,574 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,394 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 57,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,586 miles

bonnet safety catch not working

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 50,586 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch not working

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,076 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front eyelet bushes soft

Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f b/disc cover insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,757 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 30,757 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,405 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,636 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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L25 BAC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 L25 BAC, 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 L25 BAC registered?

L25 BAC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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