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S6 ELC

2006 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,693 mi
Last recorded34,693 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 ELC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 34,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 34,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 34,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn. (inners) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 33,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 32,487 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 30,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 28,672 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 24,853 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 24,853 miles

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

Front tyres bald on inner edges and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,823 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2016 20,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 17,754 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,792 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 14,472 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,873 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,706 miles

Slight knock from steering

Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,673 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 9,051 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,766 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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S6 ELC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S6 ELC, 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 S6 ELC registered?

S6 ELC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 April 2006.

Is S6 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 ELC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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