2006 BMW Z4 2.0L Petrol · EM54 KEY
2006 BMW Z4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 75,820 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM54 KEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 75,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM54 KEY 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 (EM54 KEY) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
EM54 KEY Mileage History
- 17/03/202368,339 mi
- 18/03/202468,714 mi+375 mi
- 12/06/202569,179 mi+465 mi
- 23/06/202569,184 mi+5 mi
- 12/06/202675,820 mi+6,636 mi
Average of roughly 2,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z4 (E85/E86)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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