2006 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · EY06 AHL
2006 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 106,597 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY06 AHL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 106,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY06 AHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW Z4 (EY06 AHL) between July 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)”.
EY06 AHL Mileage History
- 18/07/201154,561 mi
- 18/07/201154,562 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/201257,439 mi+2,877 mi
- 26/06/201257,439 mi
- 26/09/201371,220 mi+13,781 mi
- 12/09/201480,909 mi+9,689 mi
- 04/08/201588,893 mi+7,984 mi
- 15/07/201690,388 mi+1,495 mi
- 26/07/201792,811 mi+2,423 mi
- 21/07/201894,839 mi+2,028 mi
- 23/07/201996,346 mi+1,507 mi
- 09/07/202097,182 mi+836 mi
- 21/07/202197,818 mi+636 mi
- 03/08/202299,228 mi+1,410 mi
- 24/07/2023100,870 mi+1,642 mi
- 09/07/2024102,339 mi+1,469 mi
- 14/07/2025103,303 mi+964 mi
- 22/07/2026106,597 mi+3,294 mi
Average of roughly 3,466 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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