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EJ06 WLF

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,407 mi
Last recorded113,407 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 WLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 113,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 108,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 108,314 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 107,306 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 107,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf, nsf and two rears to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2020 98,165 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 98,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 93,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 89,555 miles

brake fluid dirty

exhaust deteriorating rear mount broken

head lights faided

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2017 86,423 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

general tyre wear

head lights faided

several brake pipes rusty

Fail 30 May 2017 86,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

general tyre wear

head lights faided

several brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes wearing low and discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 74,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 69,352 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some wear in both front suspension arms ball joints and rear rubbers.

Pass 8 May 2013 63,778 miles

front discs worn

Fail 8 May 2013 63,778 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 2 May 2012 56,091 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 56,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 48,841 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 48,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 41,424 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 32,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring the front to rear fuel and brake lines

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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EJ06 WLF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ06 WLF, 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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EJ06 WLF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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