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EK06 CXY

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,164 mi
Last recorded57,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 CXY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 57,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 51,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,744 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,912 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 49,899 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,202 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,550 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,549 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,473 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 28,234 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2012 28,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,826 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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EK06 CXY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EK06 CXY, 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 EK06 CXY registered?

EK06 CXY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is EK06 CXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 CXY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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