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PH04 ZZZ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,983 mi
Last recorded86,983 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH04 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 86,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 86,960 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 84,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 84,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 84,226 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 84,226 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,898 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 83,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,126 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 81,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,479 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 79,822 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 May 2018 79,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,832 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,595 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 61,595 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,330 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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PH04 ZZZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PH04 ZZZ, 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 PH04 ZZZ registered?

PH04 ZZZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is PH04 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH04 ZZZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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