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T21 JOY

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,036 mi
Last recorded23,036 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 JOY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 23,036 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 22,930 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 22,901 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 22,529 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 21,878 miles

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

rear diff weeping

Pass 28 Jan 2021 21,457 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 20,998 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,255 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 18,399 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 17,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 17,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,901 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 14,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,010 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 11,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,933 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T21 JOY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T21 JOY, 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 T21 JOY registered?

T21 JOY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is T21 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 JOY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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