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2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,985 mi
Last recorded122,985 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFG 1
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 122,985 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts - very light but present. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2026 25,465 miles

Service light on.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front banana arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no emissions - hybrid.

Pass 10 Mar 2025 121,155 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front fog lamp inop

Pass 9 Jan 2025 21,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 119,858 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2023 119,120 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 119,083 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear as marked , front of pipe and rear of pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,658 miles

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

Front under tray damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 110,150 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of car and on n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,572 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,668 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 105,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 102,333 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 96,139 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 96,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (front to rear ) as market between tank and rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,522 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear alloy has been repaired by welding

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,943 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,480 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 33,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,980 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 21,366 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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RFG 1 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RFG 1, 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 RFG 1 registered?

RFG 1 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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