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NSO 8W

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,220 mi
Last recorded97,220 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSO 8W
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 97,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 94,453 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 94,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 88,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,309 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 76,469 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 70,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 70,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,592 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,159 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under shield fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box mounting clamp deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 45,462 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,995 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,503 miles

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

nearside front tyre perished and has a slight cut on tread

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,808 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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NSO 8W is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NSO 8W, 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 NSO 8W registered?

NSO 8W is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is NSO 8W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSO 8W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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