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BM56 FUN

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,932 mi
Last recorded68,932 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 FUN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 68,932 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 68,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 53,360 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 53,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 38,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 34,148 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 31,088 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,762 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 27,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 26,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,790 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 24,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 21,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 18,914 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 17,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 14,932 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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BM56 FUN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BM56 FUN, 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 BM56 FUN registered?

BM56 FUN is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is BM56 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM56 FUN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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