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XBZ 280

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,073 mi
Last recorded175,073 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 280
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 175,073 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front back plate loose

Offside Rear wheel welded

shock absorber corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 171,988 miles

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

Offside Front brake backing plate slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre slight corroded

exhaust system corroded on joint

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 170,159 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 25 Feb 2022 168,590 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 168,563 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 165,086 miles

1x rear exhaust mount broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 155,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 155,514 miles

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

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

Fuel cap rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Level sensor broken

Pass 1 Mar 2019 148,165 miles

o/s/f level sensor broken

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 148,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f level sensor broken

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 147,324 miles

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Fail 7 Nov 2017 147,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,997 miles

brake pipes across rear getting rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2016 144,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes across rear getting rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2015 141,032 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder no visible tread

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder no visible tread

Offside Front yaw sensor on wishbone damaged

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Fail 6 Oct 2015 141,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (4.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder no visible tread

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder no visible tread

Offside Front yaw sensor on wishbone damaged

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2014 131,091 miles

Front Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 130,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 120,116 miles

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

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

front tyres slight out off shape

front tyres stepping on inside edge

lower arm rear bushes slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2012 107,001 miles

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 21 Mar 2011 88,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,060 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Apr 2010 65,198 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 65,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XBZ 280 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XBZ 280, 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 XBZ 280 registered?

XBZ 280 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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