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V28 BYE

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,388 mi
Last recorded93,388 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV28 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 93,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened one lock nut not tight (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension under seal applied

Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension covered in under seal

Fail 8 Oct 2024 91,886 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension covered in under seal

Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear suspension and under body sprayed in under seal

Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension and under body covered in sealant spray

Fail 5 Oct 2022 85,985 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension and under body covered in sealant spray

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,116 miles

Chassis /suspension and other components coated with sealant material

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 83,116 miles

Chassis /suspension and other components coated with sealant material

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,332 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,607 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,208 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded. Unable to fully inspect due to plastic cover fitted.

Brake pipe across rear axle corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,073 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,303 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,969 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,046 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,354 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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V28 BYE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V28 BYE, 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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What year was V28 BYE registered?

V28 BYE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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