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SM06 NVK

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 NVK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 80,000 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,490 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,217 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 78,542 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 78,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 77,704 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 77,656 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective on back box broken marker yellow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,797 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 74,797 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,499 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake flex ferrules corroded

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake flex ferrules corroded

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers /also under trays fitted

front brake pads 75% worn

rear brake pads 90% worn

Fail 21 Jun 2017 70,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers /also under trays fitted

front brake pads 75% worn

rear brake pads 90% worn

Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,819 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 65,797 miles

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

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

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

Both front suspension arms; rear bushes weak

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 64,708 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,986 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,087 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,723 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 30,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 24,201 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 17,161 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 17,161 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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SM06 NVK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM06 NVK, 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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SM06 NVK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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