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SP06 AXR

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,482 mi
Last recorded94,482 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 AXR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 94,482 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 92,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 91,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 90,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 88,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box flange area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,720 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,720 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside steering rack inner track rod wearing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 70,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside steering rack inner track rod wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2016 64,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded combination hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded combination hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,338 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs wearing

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,110 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall torn slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2013 45,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall torn slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 20,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,030 miles

screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,153 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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SP06 AXR is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SP06 AXR, 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 SP06 AXR registered?

SP06 AXR is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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