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E3 MCK

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,267 mi
Last recorded64,267 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 MCK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 64,267 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,358 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 62,357 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount has spit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear number plate lamp out

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

Pass 11 May 2023 60,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 60,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 56,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 38,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,056 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 26,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,378 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 25,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 23,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,807 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,276 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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E3 MCK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E3 MCK, 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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E3 MCK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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