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ST55 OBX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,781 mi
Last recorded106,781 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 OBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 106,781 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively ( ALL FOUR WHEELS.) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 106,713 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 106,713 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 106,712 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 106,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 106,691 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 106,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 105,524 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 104,312 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,760 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,544 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 97,544 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,930 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,506 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 94,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,821 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 81,821 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,957 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,774 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,840 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 50,689 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ST55 OBX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ST55 OBX, 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 ST55 OBX registered?

ST55 OBX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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