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FV56 UYC

2006 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,570 mi
Last recorded75,570 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 UYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 75,570 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 75,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 72,125 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,150 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 69,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,279 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 64,844 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 64,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 60,714 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,474 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 57,474 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,716 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,621 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,799 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 37,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,456 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 UYC is a 2006 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV56 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

FV56 UYC is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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