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L88 BJE

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,276 mi
Last recorded56,276 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 BJE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 56,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 55,437 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,934 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 6 Dec 2022 52,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 8 Dec 2021 51,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,527 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 50,997 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 50,997 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 50,164 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,485 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,624 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 47,920 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,897 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,340 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,658 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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L88 BJE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L88 BJE, 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 L88 BJE registered?

L88 BJE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is L88 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 BJE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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