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FY56 MJX

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,698 mi
Last recorded136,698 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 MJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 136,698 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,694 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,359 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 3 Apr 2023 89,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,694 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Apr 2021 65,675 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 65,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 63,517 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,633 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 59,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 58,615 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 54,858 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,513 miles

both front discs slightly lip,worn & scored

Fail 23 Dec 2013 51,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front discs slightly lip,worn & scored

both rear discs lip ,scored & worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 39,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,937 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,924 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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FY56 MJX is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY56 MJX, 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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FY56 MJX is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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