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VN06 LWY

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,301 mi
Last recorded65,301 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 LWY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 65,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 64,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 64,581 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,056 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 63,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,753 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,050 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both side (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Positive toe. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 51,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Positive toe. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 48,641 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2018 48,640 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,615 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 41,615 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,521 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,243 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 31,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,970 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,703 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,338 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,674 miles

nearside rear tyre very badly worn inner edge, offside rear also worn

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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VN06 LWY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN06 LWY, 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 VN06 LWY registered?

VN06 LWY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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