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AD56 GZS

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,235 mi
Last recorded75,235 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 GZS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 75,235 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,093 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 74,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 73,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,452 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,098 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 67,464 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 67,464 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,623 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,071 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,745 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,078 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,261 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,436 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,531 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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AD56 GZS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AD56 GZS, 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

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What year was AD56 GZS registered?

AD56 GZS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is AD56 GZS safe to buy?

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