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BX56 FFW

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,306 mi
Last recorded38,306 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,306 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 38,241 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 36,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 36,192 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 24 Feb 2018 35,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,984 miles

brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,463 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 21,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 20,315 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 16,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 13,119 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 13,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 6,893 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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BX56 FFW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BX56 FFW, 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 BX56 FFW registered?

BX56 FFW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is BX56 FFW safe to buy?

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