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V33 RED

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,910 mi
Last recorded47,910 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 RED
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 47,910 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,058 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 47,056 miles

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

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

Pass 31 Oct 2023 46,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 45,378 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,475 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 42,618 miles

Exhaust system flanges / clamps deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,385 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamps cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cuts in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,913 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but no visible cords

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread but no visible cords

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,906 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but no visable cords

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,762 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2015 28,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,068 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

bonnett struts dont keep pressure

front discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 11,663 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both rear tyres have nails in tread

screen damaged zone a

Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,663 miles

both rear tyres have nails in tread

screen damaged zone a

Pass 28 Sep 2009 8,273 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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V33 RED is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black 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 V33 RED, 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 V33 RED registered?

V33 RED is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is V33 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for V33 RED 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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