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P888 BBG

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,911 mi
Last recorded39,911 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 BBG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 39,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 39,072 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,516 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 37,500 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake needs repair before brake test is carried out (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,563 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2022 35,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,275 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered in trims preventing inspection

Fail 7 Jun 2021 34,275 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside covered in trims preventing inspection

Pass 28 May 2020 33,587 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 33,587 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,119 miles

Front tyres cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,108 miles

Central stop light not working

Front tyres heavily cracking and worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 1 Apr 2016 28,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,459 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,053 miles

all four tyres very badly cracking / scrubbing plus nearside rear tyre also has nail in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,805 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre flat

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,034 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 24,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,660 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 20,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,362 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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P888 BBG is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P888 BBG, 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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P888 BBG is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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