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FE56 ECZ

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,409 mi
Last recorded122,409 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 ECZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 122,409 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 122,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 119,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 118,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 118,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,919 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 116,919 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,937 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 112,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 110,163 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 110,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,153 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 79,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,558 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 15,475 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,097 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,879 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,180 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,779 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,779 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,058 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,052 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,776 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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FE56 ECZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FE56 ECZ, 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 FE56 ECZ registered?

FE56 ECZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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