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S12 DHF

2006 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,924 mi
Last recorded70,924 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 DHF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 70,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 68,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,541 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 67,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 66,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of main brake pipe have surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 58,463 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,841 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 31,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,881 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,462 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,189 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,601 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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S12 DHF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S12 DHF, 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 S12 DHF registered?

S12 DHF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is S12 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 DHF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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