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EA56 PXF

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,624 mi
Last recorded36,624 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 PXF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 36,624 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 35,610 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 34,737 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,328 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 32,747 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 30,485 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 30,481 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,524 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 29,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 27,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,991 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,465 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,893 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,811 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,273 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 23 Oct 2009 10,396 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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EA56 PXF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA56 PXF, 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 EA56 PXF registered?

EA56 PXF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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