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FD56 XAK

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 69,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 66,899 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 66,899 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 59,767 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 56,492 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 56,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,403 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,525 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,960 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,483 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 34,055 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,272 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,160 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 XAK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

FD56 XAK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 December 2006.

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