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SB06 GKO

2006 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,081 mi
Last recorded30,081 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 GKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 30,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 29,984 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 29,796 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 28,528 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 28,528 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 28,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 27,217 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,174 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,896 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,228 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,668 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,082 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 18,079 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,636 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,736 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 11,947 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,750 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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SB06 GKO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SB06 GKO, 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 SB06 GKO registered?

SB06 GKO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is SB06 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB06 GKO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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