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GV56 NVS

2006 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,105 mi
Last recorded106,105 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 NVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 106,105 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2025 106,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,148 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 105,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 103,058 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 103,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,962 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 96,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing more quickly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 96,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing more quickly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexey perrished

Offside Rear tyre getting low

oil leaks around engine

Fail 27 Nov 2018 93,963 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged spliting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexey perrished

Offside Rear tyre getting low

oil leaks around engine

Pass 23 Dec 2017 91,171 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 91,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 86,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 82,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,279 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,475 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,153 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,444 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 66,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear on edges on tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,273 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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GV56 NVS is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV56 NVS, 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 GV56 NVS registered?

GV56 NVS is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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