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BV56 OYS

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,111 mi
Last recorded50,111 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 OYS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,907 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 47,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 47,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 45,520 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,297 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,530 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 38,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,012 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 36,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 35,381 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 33,439 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 May 2016 28,779 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in the tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 22,851 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 22,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 16,263 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,766 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 11,766 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 8,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 8,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 5,451 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 4,066 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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BV56 OYS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV56 OYS, 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 BV56 OYS registered?

BV56 OYS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is BV56 OYS safe to buy?

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