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RO06 LJZ

2006 BMW Z4

Orange Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,614 mi
Last recorded93,614 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 LJZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 93,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,586 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 85,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 82,377 miles

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,rear shockers

Fail 17 May 2021 82,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,rear shockers

Pass 22 May 2020 81,849 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

surface corrosion rear subframe, shockers,suspension

Fail 22 May 2020 81,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

surface corrosion rear subframe, shockers,suspension

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 79,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to front metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,192 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 74,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,447 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 72,446 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,158 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,791 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,791 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,760 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,782 miles

Both front tyres wearng unevenly

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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RO06 LJZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Orange with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RO06 LJZ, 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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RO06 LJZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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