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SO51 KAZ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,001 mi
Last recorded62,001 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 KAZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 60,632 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 60,632 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,989 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp - yellow warning lamp on

Nearside Front Hub assembly corroded - but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp - not working

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

Nearside Rear Body corroded - not seriously weakened

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

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

Offside Front Hub assembly corroded - but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine cambox cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body corroded - not seriously weakened

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on - yellow warning lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,356 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 59,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,112 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nsf brakepipe corroded general vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

Nsf tyre twisted

Fail 1 Mar 2021 59,111 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Nsf brakepipe corroded general vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

Nsf tyre twisted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 58,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,294 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 50,256 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 50,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,476 miles

front to o/s/r brake pipe corrosion noted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 35,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,025 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 30,016 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 26,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,512 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 18,574 miles

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

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

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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SO51 KAZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 SO51 KAZ, 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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SO51 KAZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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