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EK56 HVG

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,909 mi
Last recorded99,909 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 HVG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,909 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 99,285 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 99,269 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi above suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp poor image due to condensation

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,996 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge and low

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,176 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,171 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,813 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 57,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,329 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,488 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 51,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,239 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 43,232 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,839 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 HVG is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

EK56 HVG is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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