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EF56 RAX

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,359 mi
Last recorded99,359 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 RAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 99,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Parking brake effort has only just met the minimum requirement, and requires investigation

Pass 13 May 2025 95,551 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside outer edges light perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 94,441 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 94,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 93,382 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 92,324 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 90,615 miles

Front Outer tyre edge has cracks, Nearside & Offside

Pass 14 May 2020 88,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 86,019 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 82,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 79,510 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 79,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 77,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,433 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOM ARM REARMOST BUSHES SHOWING AN AMOUNT OF FREE PLAY

Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,991 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 RAX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RAX, 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 EF56 RAX registered?

EF56 RAX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is EF56 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 RAX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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