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GP56 LWZ

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,578 mi
Last recorded126,578 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 LWZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 126,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 125,430 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 123,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 122,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 117,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,910 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light in-op

Pass 17 May 2019 113,209 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 113,201 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 111,900 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 May 2018 111,900 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 110,016 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 104,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,328 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 99,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to tread offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2013 86,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,288 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,870 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,328 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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GP56 LWZ is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GP56 LWZ, 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 GP56 LWZ registered?

GP56 LWZ is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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