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EDZ 821

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,808 mi
Last recorded95,808 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 821
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 95,808 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 92,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 89,197 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,395 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,230 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 76,781 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,223 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 69,821 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 69,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 67,410 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 64,463 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,824 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,544 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 49,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,952 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,849 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,835 miles

Front tyres worn close to limit. Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,346 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 18,926 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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EDZ 821 is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EDZ 821, 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 EDZ 821 registered?

EDZ 821 is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is EDZ 821 safe to buy?

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