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PJ06 OTH

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 OTH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 117,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside - offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 116,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 116,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner arms (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 112,505 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 109,696 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 100,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,792 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 91,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,154 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,135 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Has moisture in lamp (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,933 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 52,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,888 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,824 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 30,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,795 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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PJ06 OTH is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 PJ06 OTH, 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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PJ06 OTH is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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