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BX56 FUP

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,180 mi
Last recorded81,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 81,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp washer not working 2009

Nearside Front fog light not working 2018

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 81,153 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

N/S/F fog light not working 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp washer not working 2009

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

TPMS

Pass 17 Jun 2025 80,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 80,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 79,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 75,395 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,312 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 67,312 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre minor side wall damage

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,218 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,917 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,703 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,917 miles

Handbrake balance poor

Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,685 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,898 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 9,897 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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 FUP is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FUP, 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 BX56 FUP registered?

BX56 FUP is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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