2006 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · C8 REL
2006 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 29,056 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C8 REL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
- 29,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C8 REL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW Z4 (C8 REL) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))”.
C8 REL Mileage History
- 30/04/202228,458 mi
- 09/08/202328,465 mi+7 mi
- 14/08/202328,468 mi+3 mi
- 23/07/202429,056 mi+588 mi
Average of roughly 268 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z4 (E85/E86)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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