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AO56 EAC

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,521 mi
Last recorded114,521 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 114,521 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,418 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,874 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,832 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 89,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,199 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,358 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 52,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,411 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,396 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,749 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 42,749 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,489 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,205 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 28,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,985 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 22,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 May 2010 16,087 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)

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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AO56 EAC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO56 EAC, 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 AO56 EAC registered?

AO56 EAC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AO56 EAC safe to buy?

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