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RJ06 NRV

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 NRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,626 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 82,355 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 81,866 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 81,493 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 81,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 81,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2022 81,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2021 80,522 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to feather on edges

Offside Front tyre starting to feather on edges

Pass 18 May 2019 80,318 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 80,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,217 miles

Front both front tyres going out of shape

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2017 73,890 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing unevenly feathering

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

service light on

Pass 25 May 2016 64,044 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 61,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 61,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes worn.

slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 29,358 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2010 21,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,124 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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RJ06 NRV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RJ06 NRV, 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 RJ06 NRV registered?

RJ06 NRV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ06 NRV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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