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ST06 XEL

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,166 mi
Last recorded49,166 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 XEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 49,166 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2025 48,319 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,083 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 45,189 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 43,717 miles

rear exhaust clamps split

Fail 28 Aug 2021 43,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust clamps split

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,278 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,873 miles

Oil leak rear diff area ()

fuel cap seal deteriorating

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2017 37,873 miles

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

Oil leak rear diff area ()

fuel cap seal deteriorating

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,387 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 34,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 33,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 31,452 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 27,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,613 miles

deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread

tank cap seal starting to split

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,599 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,315 miles

advize slight wear on edges of both rear tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,439 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 XEL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ST06 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

ST06 XEL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is ST06 XEL safe to buy?

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