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L5 FMA

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,747 mi
Last recorded27,747 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 FMA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 27,747 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 27,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,004 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 24,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,520 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,147 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 14,036 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 14,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,855 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 8,040 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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L5 FMA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L5 FMA, 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 L5 FMA registered?

L5 FMA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is L5 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 FMA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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