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SH06 JMH

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

210,358 mi
Last recorded210,358 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 JMH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 210,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 204,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 198,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 198,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 192,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 187,551 miles

front fog lamps not working

Fail 2 Aug 2022 187,520 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s and n/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

front fog lamps not working

Pass 19 Aug 2021 181,563 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 176,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 166,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 157,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 146,865 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 146,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 125,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 114,217 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,333 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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SH06 JMH is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black 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 SH06 JMH, 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 SH06 JMH registered?

SH06 JMH is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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