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LF06 VVC

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,795 mi
Last recorded92,795 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 VVC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,328 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 91,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,226 miles

All tyres are perished

Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,880 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 87,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,588 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 82,588 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

225/45R17 GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETIC 3

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,992 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 74,992 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working NO SCREENWASH (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,952 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD ON LIMIT

Fail 11 Aug 2016 57,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PAD ON LIMIT

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,358 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 43,358 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,857 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 29,301 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,692 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,282 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 16,026 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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LF06 VVC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 LF06 VVC, 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 LF06 VVC registered?

LF06 VVC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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