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EK56 FJF

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,163 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,457 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 84,457 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,544 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,997 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 63,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,421 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front brake pads worn low

Front tyre worn inner edges

Fail 2 Aug 2014 55,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad warning light on

Front brake pads worn low

Front tyre worn inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,037 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,130 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 37,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,289 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,352 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,001 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 FJF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK56 FJF, 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 FJF registered?

EK56 FJF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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