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CK56 AEW

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,048 mi
Last recorded139,048 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 AEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 139,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 139,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 132,364 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 132,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower control arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 128,760 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 128,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 124,481 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 124,481 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,266 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle emits near excessive level of visual blue smoke untill full operating temp reached.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 101,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle emits near excessive level of visual blue smoke untill full operating temp reached.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 90,882 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,268 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,230 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 51,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 49,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,760 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 34,003 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,922 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 22,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,628 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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CK56 AEW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK56 AEW, 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 CK56 AEW registered?

CK56 AEW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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