2006 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · A18 TAT
2006 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 176,883 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 TAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/10/2026
- 176,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 TAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW Z4 (A18 TAT) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
A18 TAT Mileage History
- 28/09/2023168,697 mi
- 01/10/2024170,506 mi+1,809 mi
- 01/10/2025173,263 mi+2,757 mi
- 01/10/2025173,263 mi
- 06/10/2026176,883 mi+3,620 mi
Average of roughly 2,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z4 (E85/E86)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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