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CP56 OCV

2006 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,386 mi
Last recorded76,386 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 OCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 76,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 61,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 58,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,271 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 57,271 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Chalk marked inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,028 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 55,968 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock cover / bump stop deteriorated

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,145 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,261 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 50,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,036 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 47,036 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs worn

Fail 5 Aug 2015 42,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs worn

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,384 miles

discs worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,600 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,205 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,585 miles

offside rear brake disc lightly scoured

Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,780 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CP56 OCV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc 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 CP56 OCV, 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 CP56 OCV registered?

CP56 OCV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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