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AO56 EAX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,533 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 93,602 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 91,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,148 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 87,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,506 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 43,529 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,491 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 28,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,224 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 16,613 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,383 miles

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 EAX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO56 EAX registered?

AO56 EAX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AO56 EAX safe to buy?

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