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X17 JLP

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

102,037 mi
Last recorded102,037 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 JLP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 102,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2024 101,463 miles

TPMS warning light indicating a fault

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2024 101,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

TPMS warning light indicating a fault

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 95,916 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 95,916 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear inner edge worn and tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,828 miles

Both front fog lamps inoperative

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit strongly advise replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 91,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front fog lamps inoperative

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit strongly advise replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 91,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front fog lamps inoperative

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit strongly advise replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,800 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,250 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 80,246 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,736 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 77,736 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,380 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2017 72,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,718 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,165 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 65,165 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 17 May 2014 59,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2014 59,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2013 54,741 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 49,785 miles

rear pads 2mm

Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,030 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,358 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

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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X17 JLP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X17 JLP, 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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X17 JLP is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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