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EF06 CUO

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,042 mi
Last recorded41,042 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 CUO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 41,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 41,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 40,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,283 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,395 miles

osf/nsf tyre treads worn low on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,063 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,908 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,537 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,204 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 25 Aug 2009 24,479 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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EF06 CUO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc 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 EF06 CUO, 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 EF06 CUO registered?

EF06 CUO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is EF06 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 CUO 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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