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S23 TAR

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,418 mi
Last recorded81,418 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 TAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 81,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,205 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 81,139 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 81,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 80,779 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 79,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,414 miles

Covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,608 miles

All brake pipes greased

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2018 75,608 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,810 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,644 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,239 miles

handbrake sticking on slightly on o/s rear wheel

noise from o/s rear wheel area

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,603 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,823 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,244 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)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,534 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 39,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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S23 TAR 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 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 S23 TAR, 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 S23 TAR registered?

S23 TAR is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is S23 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 TAR 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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