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T12 PLT

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 PLT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 105,199 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2025 95,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn rim repaired /welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 25 Apr 2025 95,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn rim repaired /welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,452 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 25 Apr 2023 74,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,089 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 68,089 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 64,896 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,697 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,084 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 47,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,785 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,902 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 32,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 23,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 10,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 10,189 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 8,544 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 8,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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T12 PLT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T12 PLT, 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 T12 PLT registered?

T12 PLT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is T12 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T12 PLT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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