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S30 KEP

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,797 mi
Last recorded108,797 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 KEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 108,797 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 103,770 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,435 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 91,570 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 88,688 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 86,518 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 86,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades smeary and offside split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 83,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,794 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2018 78,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,994 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 69,652 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,822 miles

Front wiper blades smeary

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 56,782 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 35,797 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S30 KEP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 S30 KEP, 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 S30 KEP registered?

S30 KEP is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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