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EJ56 PZA

2006 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,987 mi
Last recorded115,987 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 PZA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe between the 2 flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe between the 2 flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 113,878 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 113,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,507 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm rear mountings and ball joints have slight movement

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,636 miles

Both rear tyre treads 'getting' low.

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 97,636 miles

Both rear tyre treads 'getting' low.

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,140 miles

Offside headlamp has condensation on inside of lens cover.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,963 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,559 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,790 miles

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,598 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,560 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,172 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,589 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,074 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 34,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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EJ56 PZA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EJ56 PZA, 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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EJ56 PZA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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