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GF56 LSE

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,368 mi
Last recorded102,368 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LSE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,368 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,381 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 99,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,320 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,679 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,116 miles

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

nearside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,828 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,371 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,364 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 78,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 78,311 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust joint nuts and bolts corroded/still secure not blowing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,060 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 71,059 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 May 2015 62,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 58,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

n/s/r wheel welded/repaired

Fail 13 May 2014 58,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2013 50,607 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre balding on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken but still secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre balding on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear exhaust support bracket broken but still secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,106 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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GF56 LSE is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF56 LSE, 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 GF56 LSE registered?

GF56 LSE is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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