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S7 XAX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,445 mi
Last recorded65,445 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 XAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 65,419 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heated and coolant loss (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 64,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,959 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 61,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,233 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,955 miles

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

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

exhaust fixing corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,518 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 49,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box bracket broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust box bracket broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,564 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,851 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,044 miles

slight play detected in both bottom ball joints

Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,126 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,078 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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S7 XAX 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 85%.

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 S7 XAX, 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 S7 XAX registered?

S7 XAX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is S7 XAX safe to buy?

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