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LF06 ZZK

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 ZZK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 137,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 136,843 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 136,843 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 135,852 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 133,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 133,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 127,639 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 116,331 miles

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

Rear park brake effort low 16%

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,805 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 88,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,435 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 68,704 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 65,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,581 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust fouling rear anti roll bar.

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,038 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 47,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,895 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 ZZK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

LF06 ZZK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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