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V4 TDF

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,724 mi
Last recorded121,724 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 TDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 121,724 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d link bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel cap seal cracking but still seals

Fail 3 Dec 2025 121,713 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d link bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel cap seal cracking but still seals

Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,498 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 88,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 75,941 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,571 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2019 56,659 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 56,659 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 53,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,310 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres are scrubbed on the inside edge

rear tyres are nailed

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,714 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,624 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,122 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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V4 TDF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 V4 TDF, 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 V4 TDF registered?

V4 TDF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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