2006 BMW Z4 · 11,305 MOT tests
2006 BMW Z4 reliability
2006 BMW Z4s fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 16 Z4 years (11,305 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- 28.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 85,908
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,305
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 BMW Z4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.4%
- Brakes9.3%
- Lights and electrics9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
- Tyres4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.51%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.64%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.8%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.79%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.65%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.64%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.72%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.99%)
Other years
Every BMW Z4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 BMW Z4 reliable?
2006 BMW Z4s fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 16 Z4 years (11,305 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 BMW Z4 MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.51% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.64% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 BMW Z4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 BMW Z4 shows 85,908 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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