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E24 MKY

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,111 mi
Last recorded122,111 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 MKY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,111 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear, at nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 107,053 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 102,368 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 101,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,646 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 98,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 86,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,310 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 64,539 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,219 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 54,218 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,122 miles

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

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

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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E24 MKY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E24 MKY, 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 E24 MKY registered?

E24 MKY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is E24 MKY safe to buy?

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