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BM56 ROY

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,632 mi
Last recorded50,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 ROY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 50,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 50,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,647 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 49,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 48,797 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,210 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,639 miles

Front Front wipers smeary

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area and Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 46,862 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,823 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 45,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,524 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,857 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,637 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,178 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 30,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 ROY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 BM56 ROY, 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 BM56 ROY registered?

BM56 ROY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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