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X18 XDS

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,993 mi
Last recorded71,993 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 XDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 71,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,402 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 71,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 71,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main brake pipes leading along nearside of vehicle from nearside rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe leading across axle at nearside rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes slower to operate . Brakes close to limit of imbalance . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe fixed to lower arm . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe fixed to lower arm . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 70,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,524 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 70,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 69,318 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 68,343 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 68,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,506 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 57,412 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,737 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,189 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 40,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,906 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,906 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,187 miles

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,880 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,299 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 19,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,971 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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X18 XDS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X18 XDS, 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 X18 XDS registered?

X18 XDS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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