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WU06 ECA

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,473 mi
Last recorded34,473 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 ECA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 34,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 33,970 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 33,669 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 33,669 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 33,311 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 32,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,584 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2020 32,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged osf, nsr, osr (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,415 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 32,415 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,946 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 31,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,794 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 28,794 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,051 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 25,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,808 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,246 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,354 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,229 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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WU06 ECA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 WU06 ECA, 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 WU06 ECA?

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What year was WU06 ECA registered?

WU06 ECA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is WU06 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 ECA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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