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GL56 MFO

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,322 mi
Last recorded174,322 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 MFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 174,322 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 174,283 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 165,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear , at rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 154,353 miles

Advise slight top seal seepage to front shock absorbers

Pass 6 Dec 2022 146,629 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 141,883 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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 134,618 miles

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

Front lower ball joints have slight movement

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2019 130,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in centre/rear of vehicle, at the pipe securing clips above the undertray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 124,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,524 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,752 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 99,627 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,367 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,821 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 10,847 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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GL56 MFO is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GL56 MFO, 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 GL56 MFO registered?

GL56 MFO is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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