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EK56 FHG

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,421 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flanges and fixings corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 88,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,955 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 87,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 86,876 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 85,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,170 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,860 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,221 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,791 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,533 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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,212 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 55,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,117 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,792 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,739 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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EK56 FHG is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 EK56 FHG, 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 EK56 FHG registered?

EK56 FHG is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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