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DE56 EKN

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,376 mi
Last recorded104,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 EKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,376 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 104,374 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 104,039 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2024 103,520 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,740 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2022 100,449 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,931 miles

Non obligatory mirror deteriorated (nearside)

Fail 3 Aug 2021 99,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror deteriorated (nearside)

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,484 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 99,475 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 94,844 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 94,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,468 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)

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

smell of petrol fumes in fuel tank area

Fail 5 Aug 2016 87,468 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)

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

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

smell of petrol fumes in fuel tank area

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,389 miles

Fuel cap o-ring [erished

Nail offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,003 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 30,550 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,104 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 22,104 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,794 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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DE56 EKN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE56 EKN, 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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DE56 EKN is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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