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FV56 SVK

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,544 mi
Last recorded143,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 SVK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 143,544 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc back shield deteriorated / not fully secured

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2025 135,465 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate is deteriorated/Loose

Fail 8 Jul 2025 135,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate is deteriorated/Loose

Pass 26 Jul 2024 129,557 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 129,213 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 127,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,105 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust hanger broken off rear box not corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 113,891 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,594 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 96,433 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 96,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 82,316 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 82,316 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,626 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 38,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,222 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,222 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,756 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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FV56 SVK is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV56 SVK, 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 FV56 SVK registered?

FV56 SVK is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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The MOT history for FV56 SVK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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