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2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,944 mi
Last recorded95,944 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 DOC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 95,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower pipes, by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 93,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides- upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 93,693 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides- upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 91,068 miles

Front BACKING PLATES SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,326 miles

Front brake back plates are slightly loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust joint to centre is heavily corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,953 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some led's not functioning plus lens is broken (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn inside edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin more so n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake back plate is corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides- upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18- through centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,741 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,768 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 54,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 49,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 49,101 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 42,052 miles

both front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

slight play on steering colune bush and knocking noise

Pass 25 May 2012 36,297 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 30,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,263 miles

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges and low on threads pattern 225/45/18zr

Pass 27 May 2009 18,034 miles

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

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

engine light on

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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X16 DOC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X16 DOC, 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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X16 DOC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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