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W21 POD

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,235 mi
Last recorded90,235 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 POD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 90,235 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brakes feel spongy and pedal feels soft (creeps to the floor)

Fail 26 Apr 2025 90,166 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both front headlamps have a dark tint on them (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brakes feel spongy and pedal feels soft (creeps to the floor)

Pass 1 May 2024 85,910 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 85,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 69,426 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 5 Sep 2020 66,642 miles

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

hand brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,157 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 60,363 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,405 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,576 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 39,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,032 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,385 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,083 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,703 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,686 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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W21 POD is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W21 POD, 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 W21 POD registered?

W21 POD is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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