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LEN 179P

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,849 mi
Last recorded65,849 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEN 179P
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 65,849 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 55,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 55,337 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 54,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 54,615 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 54,578 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 54,528 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,935 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 30 Sep 2016 53,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 53,532 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,019 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 49,261 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,645 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 455,408 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 41,872 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,923 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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LEN 179P is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LEN 179P, 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 LEN 179P registered?

LEN 179P is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LEN 179P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEN 179P shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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