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FP56 LGU

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,225 mi
Last recorded123,225 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 LGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 123,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,308 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 119,308 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,850 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 114,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,664 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 109,664 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective coating on plate (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,929 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 105,928 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing front down pipes lambda reading high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,502 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,258 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,595 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,101 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,703 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

spring missing on offside rear caliper

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,512 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 26,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,511 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,365 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

tyres wearing on edges

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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FP56 LGU 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 FP56 LGU, 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 FP56 LGU registered?

FP56 LGU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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