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P8 XSJ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,398 mi
Last recorded153,398 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 XSJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 153,398 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 151,129 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 147,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,982 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 139,957 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate but still effective

Pass 9 Nov 2020 137,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 128,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 119,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 113,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fittad

Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 99,641 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,634 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 96,223 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front nearside sus;arm (rearmost) bush slight play

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 96,223 miles

front nearside sus;arm (rearmost) bush slight play

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 92,025 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,603 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 85,600 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,303 miles

steering and susp slight

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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P8 XSJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P8 XSJ, 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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What year was P8 XSJ registered?

P8 XSJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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