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EK06 DRX

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,574 mi
Last recorded65,574 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 65,574 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,146 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 64,254 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 64,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,095 miles

BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

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

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF CASING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUSPECTED ROCKER COVER GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,095 miles

BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF CASING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUSPECTED ROCKER COVER GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,463 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,038 miles

Nearside Rear Cover insecure on shock absorber

Fail 16 Jun 2017 59,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edges & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edges & cracked in treads (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Nearside Rear Cover insecure on shock absorber

under trays loose

Pass 24 May 2016 55,418 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Oil leak from diff

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 43,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,045 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 16,322 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 DRX 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 DRX, 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 EK06 DRX registered?

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

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