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XX53 SJS

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,849 mi
Last recorded79,849 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 SJS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,849 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,943 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,254 miles

Offside Front DIP\IMAGE POOR MISFIT\BULB

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,793 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,145 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 74,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 71,682 miles

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

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

undertrays restricting view

Fail 1 May 2019 71,682 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

undertrays restricting view

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low

Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,591 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,664 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,251 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,652 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,597 miles

front and rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 12,639 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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XX53 SJS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XX53 SJS, 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 XX53 SJS registered?

XX53 SJS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is XX53 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX53 SJS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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