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W22 LTJ

2006 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,178 mi
Last recorded50,178 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 LTJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,241 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 46,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,456 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,967 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 44,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 42,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,860 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 38,691 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished/cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,997 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,436 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,955 miles

tested in wet conditions

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Nov 2013 200,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,139 miles

front discs starting to corrode on edges

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,977 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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W22 LTJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W22 LTJ, 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 W22 LTJ registered?

W22 LTJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is W22 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W22 LTJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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