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BN56 PWL

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,981 mi
Last recorded120,981 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 120,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 120,981 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 116,277 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside ,slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front nearside and offside suspension rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing vey slight. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 114,771 miles

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

vehicle underside treated with underseal

Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,174 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 107,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,198 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 86,682 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT JUDDER

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR CENTRE OF EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAK FROM A JOINT

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 13 May 2015 86,682 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT JUDDER

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR CENTRE OF EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAK FROM A JOINT

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 84,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,853 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 78,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,898 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 69,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,513 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 61,513 miles

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

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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BN56 PWL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN56 PWL, 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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BN56 PWL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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