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TIW 1428

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,492 mi
Last recorded36,492 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 1428
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 36,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 35,366 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 35,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 35,069 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 33,874 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 33,874 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,873 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,188 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Fail 30 Oct 2015 32,188 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,232 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 28,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,999 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,169 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 26,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,582 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,150 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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TIW 1428 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TIW 1428, 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 TIW 1428 registered?

TIW 1428 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2006.

Is TIW 1428 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIW 1428 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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