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HO06 ELL

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,498 mi
Last recorded77,498 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO06 ELL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,498 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 76,213 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 73,433 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 70,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 68,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 65,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 62,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tyre pressure montoring system warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,215 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,259 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 47,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,016 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 43,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,025 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,819 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,034 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,828 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 17,721 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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HO06 ELL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HO06 ELL, 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 HO06 ELL registered?

HO06 ELL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is HO06 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HO06 ELL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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