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RO06 MEV

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 MEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 123,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald cords about to be expossed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers under trays present poorly fitted and damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2026 123,065 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald cords about to be expossed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers under trays present poorly fitted and damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2024 117,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 112,490 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 111,738 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 110,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 110,265 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 107,915 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 107,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 92,234 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 86,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 71,116 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 71,116 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,588 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,880 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,602 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,697 miles

osf tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2009 23,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,794 miles

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

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

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 MEV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc 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 RO06 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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