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S16 JJM

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 JJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 113,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 104,917 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,285 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 98,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 69,172 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,896 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,191 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,611 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,919 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,272 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,049 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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S16 JJM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S16 JJM, 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 S16 JJM registered?

S16 JJM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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