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FM56 UGW

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,666 mi
Last recorded84,666 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 UGW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,666 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,514 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,042 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded @ n/s/r inner and outer near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and have cuts in

Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,483 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 23 Jul 2016 60,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing All have one stud missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,409 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 53,409 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,139 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 49,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,830 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,915 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 20,836 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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FM56 UGW is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM56 UGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM56 UGW?

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What year was FM56 UGW registered?

FM56 UGW is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is FM56 UGW safe to buy?

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