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RX06 XHY

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,073 mi
Last recorded46,073 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 XHY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 46,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 44,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 44,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,035 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres crackig

Pass 3 Feb 2020 32,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,084 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 28,112 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 26,986 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

part worn tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 21 Feb 2015 26,986 miles

part worn tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,485 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PART WORN

O/S FRONT TYRE IS PART WORN

Pass 23 Feb 2013 23,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf brake binding slightly

osf nsr osr tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,407 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 22,407 miles

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

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

inner edges of front discs starting to corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,633 miles

O/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,177 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,137 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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RX06 XHY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RX06 XHY, 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 RX06 XHY registered?

RX06 XHY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is RX06 XHY safe to buy?

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