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C23 EAL

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,830 mi
Last recorded80,830 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 EAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 80,830 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 78,986 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 78,969 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,312 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,016 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 70,012 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both across centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,777 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,305 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 55,305 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,846 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner & outter edges

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,336 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing from inner and outer edges.

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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C23 EAL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C23 EAL, 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 C23 EAL registered?

C23 EAL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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