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SW02 HLN

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,848 mi
Last recorded39,848 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 HLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 39,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 39,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 39,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 39,433 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 39,006 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 39,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,433 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,063 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 37,709 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,355 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,057 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,515 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,066 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,167 miles

All tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2012 34,164 miles

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

All tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,987 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 29,811 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 29,811 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 17,848 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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SW02 HLN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SW02 HLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW02 HLN registered?

SW02 HLN is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SW02 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 HLN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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