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AE56 XOT

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,266 mi
Last recorded55,266 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 XOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 55,266 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 53,854 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 52,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 51,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,251 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 50,216 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 48,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,582 miles

Offside Front bumper corner partly adrift

Fail 12 Feb 2020 47,582 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror glass (3.3 (c))

Offside Front bumper corner partly adrift

Pass 8 Feb 2019 45,646 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,890 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,140 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 37,521 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,628 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,715 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nsr tyre worn inner rdge

Pass 3 Jul 2010 24,587 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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AE56 XOT is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE56 XOT, 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.

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What year was AE56 XOT registered?

AE56 XOT is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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