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CU56 KBX

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,234 mi
Last recorded76,234 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 KBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 76,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,414 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,547 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 67,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,424 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 65,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,994 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,151 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,104 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,055 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,896 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,472 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 22,977 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front bumper air duct damaged and insecure

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,977 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front bumper air duct damaged and insecure

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 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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CU56 KBX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CU56 KBX, 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 CU56 KBX registered?

CU56 KBX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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