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E5 CGM

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,684 mi
Last recorded51,684 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 CGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 51,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 49,588 miles

Front wipers smear

Rear bump stops rotten and fell apart dust shields insecure on shock absorbers

rattle in engine bay

Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,819 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 47,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,111 miles

Rear brake pads thin

Pass 1 Aug 2018 45,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,195 miles

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,765 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,550 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer 2to3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,410 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 31,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,210 miles

front pads low

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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E5 CGM is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E5 CGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 CGM registered?

E5 CGM is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is E5 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 CGM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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