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S111 PEX

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,142 mi
Last recorded55,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 PEX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,468 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,965 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 50,965 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,549 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 48,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,244 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,372 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R Trailing arm mounting brackets slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,704 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,100 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 41,100 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 36,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 36,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,129 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 18,667 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,823 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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S111 PEX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S111 PEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S111 PEX registered?

S111 PEX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is S111 PEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 PEX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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