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LA06 OAK

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,690 mi
Last recorded158,690 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 OAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 158,690 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 158,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 155,316 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 148,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 134,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 108,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 94,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 85,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2017 78,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only and bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,017 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 34,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,223 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,302 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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LA06 OAK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 LA06 OAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA06 OAK registered?

LA06 OAK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is LA06 OAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 OAK 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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