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GF56 UEU

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,283 mi
Last recorded49,283 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 UEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 49,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section near clips into floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 47,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 42,344 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 40,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 37,234 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,104 miles

Rear brake pipe cleaned and greased

Fail 13 Jun 2018 35,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear In Front Of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,423 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,774 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,466 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,788 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,561 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 25,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 21,747 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,747 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 11,556 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 UEU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF56 UEU, 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 GF56 UEU registered?

GF56 UEU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is GF56 UEU safe to buy?

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