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BR56 UNA

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,826 mi
Last recorded76,826 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR56 UNA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 76,826 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 75,407 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 72,391 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 70,074 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,671 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 68,671 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,971 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))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 67,971 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 64,779 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,706 miles

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,871 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,898 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,892 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 47,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,278 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 32,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,259 miles

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,202 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 32,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,236 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BR56 UNA is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BR56 UNA, 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 BR56 UNA registered?

BR56 UNA is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is BR56 UNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR56 UNA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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