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GK56 VRV

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,475 mi
Last recorded40,475 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 VRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 40,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At2;5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 40,475 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At2;5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 40,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 39,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,809 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 38,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,662 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,690 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2018 36,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,773 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 35,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,220 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,260 miles

near side rear outer tyre wall cuts

Fail 4 Sep 2013 31,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,341 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall no cords showing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,681 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 26,646 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,445 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

nsf outer tyre wall cuts

Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,583 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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GK56 VRV is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GK56 VRV, 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 GK56 VRV registered?

GK56 VRV is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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