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L40 LMB

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,594 mi
Last recorded49,594 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 LMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 49,594 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes at steering rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,560 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak at rear differential

Pass 23 Nov 2023 47,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 47,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamps broken and missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamps corroded and cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 46,855 miles

underside components starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2021 45,952 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 42,258 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 42,258 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,698 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 39,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,254 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 35,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone bushes soft.

Fail 27 May 2014 35,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone bushes soft.

Pass 29 May 2013 32,126 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 32,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,846 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 19,752 miles

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

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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L40 LMB is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L40 LMB, 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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L40 LMB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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