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FG56 WKB

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

160,906 mi
Last recorded160,906 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 WKB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 160,906 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 160,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 148,064 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 147,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 Y continental ssr (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 137,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 128,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 128,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 117,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,108 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre inflation light on

exhaust fixing nut missing from front pipe to centre

Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,793 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,631 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,030 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,308 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 66,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box hanger (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,928 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Underguards Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,057 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 57,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 50,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,494 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 26,796 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,573 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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FG56 WKB is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FG56 WKB, 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 FG56 WKB registered?

FG56 WKB is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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