2006 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · GD55 RED
2006 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 162,593 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD55 RED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 162,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD55 RED 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 (GD55 RED) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Excessive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
GD55 RED Mileage History
- 14/09/2023155,265 mi
- 15/08/2024156,688 mi+1,423 mi
- 15/08/2024156,693 mi+5 mi
- 12/09/2025162,593 mi+5,900 mi
- 12/09/2025162,593 mi
Average of roughly 3,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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