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FD56 NPF

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,712 mi
Last recorded65,712 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 NPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,712 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Friction surface has at least 40% corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - NS/OS tank to flex (attached to NS) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 63,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 63,298 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 62,768 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted impeding inspection to subscribed areas

Fail 10 May 2022 62,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper / hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper / hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted impeding inspection to subscribed areas

Pass 14 May 2021 61,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 61,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,813 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,908 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,798 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,343 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jan 2013 24,299 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 20,908 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,041 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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FD56 NPF is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD56 NPF, 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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FD56 NPF is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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