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FD56 TYB

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,894 mi
Last recorded117,894 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 TYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 117,894 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 111,656 miles

Front subframe 1x bolt missing

Front tyres balding on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2025 111,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front subframe 1x bolt missing

Front tyres balding on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2024 106,034 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 106,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 97,777 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 87,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 81,871 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,217 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 73,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,176 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,760 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 64,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,822 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 55,688 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 55,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 44,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,740 miles

Original Full Test by R.P.Milne 716050442144 19/05/2012

Fail 19 May 2012 37,740 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 23,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 11,841 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 11,137 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 TYB is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FD56 TYB, 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 FD56 TYB registered?

FD56 TYB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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