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SL06 UXS

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,095 mi
Last recorded110,095 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 UXS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 110,095 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 108,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated split and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber starting to leak

front exhaust joint studs and nuts heavily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,624 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipework greased (1.1.11 (c))

chip to windscreen

rear fuel pipework greased

Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,141 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 102,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad warning lamp on

tpms lamp on

Pass 11 May 2019 101,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 May 2019 101,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,423 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 86,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 86,778 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,059 miles

nearside rear tyre worn out on inner edge plus nail in tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2013 76,056 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn out on inner edge plus nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,576 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,366 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 61,366 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded & pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted & scored

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,105 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,191 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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SL06 UXS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL06 UXS, 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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SL06 UXS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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