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EF56 GWJ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,227 mi
Last recorded49,227 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 GWJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 49,227 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 49,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 49,175 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,777 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 47,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 46,859 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 42,432 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,659 miles

Offside Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,864 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2015 34,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,230 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 27,993 miles

Small cuts in O/S front tyre, but not showing cords

Pass 24 Dec 2012 25,715 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 23,333 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 23 Dec 2010 19,566 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,903 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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EF56 GWJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF56 GWJ, 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 EF56 GWJ registered?

EF56 GWJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is EF56 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 GWJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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