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W648 OLF

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

106,341 mi
Last recorded106,341 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 OLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 106,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 67,751 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 101,950 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,611 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,658 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,626 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body component slightly loose heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 51,679 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 51,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,792 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 32,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 25,957 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,658 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 76,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 19,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing continuous cracking all round sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing continuous cracking all round sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing continuous cracking all round sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing continuous cracking all round sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 75,856 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 75,856 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 17,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipes heavily undersealed not properly inspected

Offside Rear Brake pipes heavily undersealed not properly inspected

Fail 8 Sep 2017 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 13,177 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 71,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,146 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 62,146 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,712 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,699 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,507 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 52,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 46,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,562 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,469 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 35,411 miles

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

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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W648 OLF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 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 W648 OLF, 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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W648 OLF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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