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SFZ 466

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 466
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 114,087 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has a chunk out of it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2026 114,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has a chunk out of it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 28 May 2025 111,725 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 111,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 110,575 miles

Both Head lamps fogged

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 108,226 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,570 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,211 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 103,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 99,634 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 99,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 92,588 miles

Differencial oil leak/s ?

Pass 23 Dec 2017 88,219 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

headlamp washers not seen operating

Fail 23 Dec 2017 88,219 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

headlamp washers not seen operating

Pass 14 Jan 2017 73,503 miles

fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,022 miles

fuel cap washer deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2016 63,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit structure failing (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap washer deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres showing signs of starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,204 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,858 miles

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside windscreen wiper worn

Fail 21 Oct 2011 31,858 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

offside windscreen wiper worn

nearside windscreen wiper worn

tyre size for rear wheel: 255/35R18W run-flat

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,746 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,046 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,406 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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SFZ 466 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SFZ 466, 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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What year was SFZ 466 registered?

SFZ 466 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is SFZ 466 safe to buy?

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