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EO56 WKC

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 WKC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,128 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 88,679 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 88,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,658 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 85,759 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,062 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,229 miles

slight play in nearside front ball joint

slight play in offside front ball joint

Fail 8 Nov 2017 72,229 miles

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

slight play in nearside front ball joint

slight play in offside front ball joint

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,729 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

no dip stick

Fail 10 Nov 2015 57,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

no dip stick

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 45,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,223 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,640 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 37,640 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,345 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,535 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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EO56 WKC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO56 WKC, 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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EO56 WKC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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