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ST06 HMX

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,226 mi
Last recorded169,226 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 HMX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 169,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 160,857 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 158,308 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,470 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 153,178 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 153,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 150,450 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel has been welded

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

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Oct 2020 150,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension travel sensor (4.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel has been welded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 142,894 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 142,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light illuminate on dash

Fail 11 Apr 2018 137,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light illuminate on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,524 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 127,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 117,407 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 117,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 103,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 95,013 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 95,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 87,509 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 82,090 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 70,669 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,225 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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ST06 HMX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ST06 HMX, 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 ST06 HMX registered?

ST06 HMX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2006.

Is ST06 HMX safe to buy?

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