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LF06 VVJ

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,285 mi
Last recorded101,285 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 99,808 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 99,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 93,404 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 88,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,513 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 85,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 79,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,566 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,117 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 63,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front track control arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front track control arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,552 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 50,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,576 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

handbrake performance weak

rear brake discs scored

Fail 6 Apr 2010 42,163 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

handbrake performance weak

rear brake discs scored

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,781 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VVJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VVJ, 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 LF06 VVJ registered?

LF06 VVJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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