2006 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · C23 EAL
2006 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 80,830 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C23 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 80,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C23 EAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW Z4 (C23 EAL) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
C23 EAL Mileage History
- 08/11/202277,314 mi
- 09/11/202378,176 mi+862 mi
- 11/11/202478,969 mi+793 mi
- 17/04/202578,986 mi+17 mi
- 27/04/202680,830 mi+1,844 mi
Average of roughly 1,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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