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EX56 LRJ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LRJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 83,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,245 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,830 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 82,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,487 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,438 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear x two (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 91w Pirelli. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine. ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 68,362 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 91w Pirelli. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,881 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2016 59,881 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 51,670 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,019 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 47,019 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,201 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 41,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,743 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 35,743 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML light on

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

both front wheels have play

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,966 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2011 26,966 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,986 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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EX56 LRJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EX56 LRJ, 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 EX56 LRJ registered?

EX56 LRJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is EX56 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 LRJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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