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FP56 ZXN

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,002 mi
Last recorded75,002 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ZXN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 75,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 75,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 73,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 64,321 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 62,488 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 62,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating LED bulb has several LEDs not working/ flickering (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35-18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front LED bulb flickering slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,425 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks forming on inner tyre walls

Pass 5 May 2015 56,541 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 56,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,173 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,047 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 36,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,973 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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FP56 ZXN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZXN, 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

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What year was FP56 ZXN registered?

FP56 ZXN is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FP56 ZXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 ZXN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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