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S6 BPE

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,486 mi
Last recorded101,486 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 BPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,940 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 93,077 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,550 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,647 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

stone cuts tyre treads

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,372 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Exhaust system bracket broken, but adequately supported.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 73,371 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Exhaust system bracket broken, but adequately supported.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,856 miles

both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

nail in nearside rear tyre (not leaking).

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

water ingress nearside front spot/fog lamp.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,986 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,681 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,637 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,012 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,935 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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S6 BPE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S6 BPE, 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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S6 BPE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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