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NIL 8814

2006 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,267 mi
Last recorded46,267 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 8814
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 46,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 46,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,204 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,659 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Dec 2021 44,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 44,284 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 44,284 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 43,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,180 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,985 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,297 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 39,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,741 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 36,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,934 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,492 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 34,492 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 33,081 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 33,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,276 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 19,451 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,248 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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NIL 8814 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NIL 8814, 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 NIL 8814 registered?

NIL 8814 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is NIL 8814 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 8814 shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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