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RF06 WMJ

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,944 mi
Last recorded80,944 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 WMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 80,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 80,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,835 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and bold on inner shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,015 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 75,955 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 75,955 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

advise condition of o/s/f headlight

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

advise n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 24 Nov 2020 74,267 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

advise condition of o/s/f headlight

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

advise n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

advise exhaust rusty in places

Fail 27 Jun 2019 68,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

advise exhaust rusty in places

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,231 miles

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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

T.P.M.S warning light staying on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,032 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 61,032 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,094 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 54,376 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion to main front to rear metal brake pipes

n/s front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge (also split in tread)

wear ridges on inner sides of front disc brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,376 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion to main front to rear metal brake pipes

n/s front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge (also split in tread)

wear ridges on inner sides of front disc brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,533 miles

front tyres have small deep cuts in tread

main front to n/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

n/s rear tyre bold on inner edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,486 miles

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

front tyres have small deep cuts in tread

main front to n/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

n/s rear tyre bold on inner edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,007 miles

front number plate damage

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,305 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 27,635 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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RF06 WMJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF06 WMJ, 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 RF06 WMJ registered?

RF06 WMJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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