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SW56 EKZ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,905 mi
Last recorded43,905 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 EKZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 43,905 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 43,904 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,151 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 41,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,344 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,433 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,466 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,349 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,780 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,739 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,702 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 29,693 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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SW56 EKZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 SW56 EKZ, 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

How do I check the history of SW56 EKZ?

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What year was SW56 EKZ registered?

SW56 EKZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is SW56 EKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 EKZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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