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EF06 MZO

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,237 mi
Last recorded27,237 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 MZO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 27,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 27,026 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 26,810 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight free movement detected

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush free movement detected

Pass 25 Oct 2021 26,339 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 26,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 25,959 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 25,694 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 25,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,840 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 24,367 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 22,691 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,932 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 17,708 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 17,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 MZO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MZO, 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 EF06 MZO registered?

EF06 MZO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is EF06 MZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 MZO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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