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GU56 TXL

2006 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,568 mi
Last recorded84,568 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 TXL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 84,568 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 81,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,121 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes becoming soft.

Fuel cap seal becoming perished.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 71,115 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front lower arm rear bushes becoming soft.

Fuel cap seal becoming perished.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,703 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rears corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rears corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,738 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,055 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside headlight condition

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,868 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,895 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 47,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,710 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,210 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2014 37,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,676 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,257 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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GU56 TXL is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 GU56 TXL, 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

How do I check the history of GU56 TXL?

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What year was GU56 TXL registered?

GU56 TXL is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is GU56 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 TXL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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