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FY56 MKJ

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,982 mi
Last recorded82,982 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 MKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 82,982 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 82,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 78,313 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 72,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 71,766 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 71,624 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 71,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,546 miles

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

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

corrosion on front discs

Pass 18 May 2015 65,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre has wear on the inner and ouer walls of the tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2014 63,818 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,321 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 58,321 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,881 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 54,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,579 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 40,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MKJ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 3,246cc 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 FY56 MKJ, 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 FY56 MKJ registered?

FY56 MKJ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is FY56 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 MKJ 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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