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SE06 AVX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

53,651 mi
Last recorded53,651 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 AVX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 53,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 48,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Obvious leak not continuous (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rocker cover whole engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Both shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2022 48,897 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Obvious leak not continuous (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rocker cover whole engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Both shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,105 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 46,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,950 miles

both rear shock absorbers badly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 45,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

both rear shock absorbers badly corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 43,747 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 43,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 40,750 miles

eml on

Fail 26 Apr 2018 40,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml on

Pass 5 May 2017 36,978 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 36,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 36,510 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 36,509 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 35,665 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 35,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,694 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,753 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,087 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,540 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 26,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,120 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 23,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,513 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,513 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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SE06 AVX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SE06 AVX, 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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SE06 AVX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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