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SW04 PUD

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,540 mi
Last recorded74,540 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 PUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 74,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 73,993 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Chassis/suspension areas heavily corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Chassis/suspension areas heavily corroded

Rear exhaust both box section joining flanges heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 73,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Footbrake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 72,019 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 72,003 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded i (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded ii (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

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

fuel filler seal in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2020 71,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 71,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,824 miles

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Fail 19 Feb 2018 67,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,762 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 May 2015 56,085 miles

Front tyres in poor condition.

Pass 8 May 2014 54,981 miles

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

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

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 7 May 2014 54,981 miles

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

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

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

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,959 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,864 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,272 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 49,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,116 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 39,028 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,509 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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SW04 PUD is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc 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 SW04 PUD, 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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SW04 PUD is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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