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SE06 PHZ

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,900 mi
Last recorded98,900 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 PHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 98,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long travel on park brake lever

tpms light on

Pass 16 Aug 2025 98,629 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both @3mm 225/50 16 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

very little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,987 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 96,987 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2022 94,236 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2/2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported engine compartment (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 90,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported engine compartment (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,163 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,025 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,692 miles

EXHAUST IS VERY WEAK AT FLANGE AREA

Fail 30 Aug 2018 79,692 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST IS VERY WEAK AT FLANGE AREA

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 76,716 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear ( side of fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (side of fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,968 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,505 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,505 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 65,813 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,813 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel filler cap seal cracked, but sealing fuel system.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,836 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,044 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,230 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,158 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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SE06 PHZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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