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FL56 TCY

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,714 mi
Last recorded138,714 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 TCY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 138,714 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 135,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 132,846 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 128,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 123,459 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 123,459 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,200 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 117,451 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 112,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,159 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 103,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 92,824 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 80,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,059 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,401 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,249 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket insucure

both front tyres only just legal

Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 46,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,120 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2009 15,225 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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FL56 TCY is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL56 TCY, 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 FL56 TCY registered?

FL56 TCY is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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