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NU06 RAX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,377 mi
Last recorded70,377 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 RAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,377 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 4 Apr 2025 70,276 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Apr 2024 62,082 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,644 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 56,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame/Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 54,979 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 53,314 miles

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

Rear exhaust fixings corroding away

Rear floor pan and subframe slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2018 51,832 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,664 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,988 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,215 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,601 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,085 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 25,259 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 25,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,851 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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NU06 RAX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NU06 RAX, 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 NU06 RAX registered?

NU06 RAX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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The MOT history for NU06 RAX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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