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FP56 XVE

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,701 mi
Last recorded134,701 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 XVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 134,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes cracking on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 134,700 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking ABS Pump leaking where brake pipe threads in (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes cracking on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 134,676 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 132,811 miles

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

Centre brake light lens cracked

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2023 131,371 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 131,367 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 129,542 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 129,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 126,501 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 126,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

both front lower fog lamps misted up

Fail 15 Sep 2020 123,808 miles

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

both front lower fog lamps misted up

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,768 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 119,150 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 108,400 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 108,400 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,502 miles

wear and scoring to rear brake discs.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 99,502 miles

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

brake wear indicator lamp on.

fluctuation to n/s/f brake.

front brake discs worn and corroded.

front brake pads worn very low.

wear and scoring to rear brake discs.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,236 miles

Both front lower arms have wear in lower joints and rear bushes

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,923 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

high level brake light lens broken but does not show white light to rear

Fail 24 Nov 2012 69,923 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

high level brake light lens broken but does not show white light to rear

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,880 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 49,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,169 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front brake discs worn heavily

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,033 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 29,033 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 XVE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XVE, 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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FP56 XVE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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