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CY56 CXL

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,558 mi
Last recorded123,558 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 CXL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,558 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 116,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 112,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,079 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 100,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes rusted excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by tank from near side to off side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 94,532 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,418 miles

both nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding in several places

front brake disks corroding significantly

fuel cap seal rubber sealing ring perishing

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,924 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,003 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 69,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,208 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,314 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES CLOSE TO LIMITS (225/40R18 RUN FLAT)....PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,941 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,888 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,918 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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CY56 CXL 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 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 CY56 CXL, 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 CY56 CXL registered?

CY56 CXL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is CY56 CXL safe to buy?

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