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LM06 OAA

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,614 mi
Last recorded96,614 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 OAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 96,614 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 88,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 83,065 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,756 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges very close to exposing cords

Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 17 Jan 2022 75,940 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,057 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 70,057 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 63,520 miles

o/s/r tyre ON LIMIT !

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,531 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 43,814 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,090 miles

Front Brake pads worn; Recommend full inspection.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,582 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,455 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 18,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,027 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,694 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,812 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 10,812 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 7,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 2,619 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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LM06 OAA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LM06 OAA, 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 LM06 OAA registered?

LM06 OAA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 August 2006.

Is LM06 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM06 OAA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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