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BN56 VXS

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,137 mi
Last recorded101,137 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 VXS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 101,137 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,252 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 95,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,837 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 93,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,211 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,711 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 73,832 miles

Nearside Rear calliper retaining clip missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 73,832 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear calliper retaining clip missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,374 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,374 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at body mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at body mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides corroded and scored (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

bonnet safety catch very stiff action

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,999 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,750 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 57,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 44,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,748 miles

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

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

advanced wear on both front tyre inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,605 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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BN56 VXS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VXS, 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 BN56 VXS registered?

BN56 VXS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is BN56 VXS safe to buy?

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