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X2 FVE

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

101,072 mi
Last recorded101,072 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 FVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 101,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,488 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 100,480 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,219 miles

n/s parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Mar 2023 99,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,162 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 99,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 10 Mar 2021 97,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,712 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

center brake light not working

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

Pass 9 Mar 2019 91,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight oil leak

Some of the leds do not work in high level brake light

Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,266 miles

O/S/F headlamp is condensated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak

Some of the leds do not work in high level brake light

Fail 19 Feb 2018 86,266 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F headlamp is condensated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak

Some of the leds do not work in high level brake light

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,910 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear discs slightly worn and slipped

Nearside Front Headlamp lens is misty

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

Offside Front Headlamp is condensated

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 81,902 miles

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear discs slightly worn and slipped

Nearside Front Headlamp lens is misty

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

Offside Front Headlamp is condensated

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f headlamp condensated

Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,649 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f headlamp condensated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,661 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 67,661 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,160 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

high level brake light only half working.wipers now smearing.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 59,160 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

high level brake light only half working.wipers now smearing.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,961 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,658 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 26,619 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,371 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 26,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,943 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 21,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,820 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 16,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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X2 FVE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 X2 FVE, 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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X2 FVE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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