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GL55 LFN

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,267 mi
Last recorded66,267 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 LFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 66,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,212 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 64,194 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 64,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 63,625 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 61,397 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 59,391 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 56,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,574 miles

Exhaust front bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,791 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 48,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2013 44,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 41,612 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,834 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,272 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GL55 LFN is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GL55 LFN, 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 GL55 LFN registered?

GL55 LFN is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is GL55 LFN safe to buy?

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