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OE06 VLZ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,015 mi
Last recorded93,015 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 VLZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,015 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,257 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 82,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe wear inner edge REPLACE NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,556 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,803 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 56,282 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 56,282 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,727 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,763 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,085 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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OE06 VLZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE06 VLZ, 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 OE06 VLZ registered?

OE06 VLZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is OE06 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 VLZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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